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as in supplement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other
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as in to adorn
to serve as a completing element to
this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash
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Recent Examples of complement
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
This is a natural complement to petal pink, another of spring’s trending colors.
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
24 June 2026
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Her glam complemented the outfit perfectly.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
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Noun
For that reason, many investors view silver as a higher-risk, higher-reward complement to gold rather than a direct substitute for it.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
This is a natural complement to petal pink, another of spring’s trending colors.
—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
24 June 2026
Verb
Its creamy undertones complement bold palettes and create a cohesive, welcoming backdrop.
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Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Her glam complemented the outfit perfectly.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
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In addition is a regime of far less appetizing supplements—daily Epsom salts, bitterdrops, and other shots—which aid in the detoxifying process.
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Some supplements and chews are offered in different flavors to better entice your dog.
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Demand for powerful chips has become essentially infinite thanks to the AI boom—yet the global supply of chips remains capped by how many EUV lithography machines one company can crank out, and by how much fab capacity one other company has available.
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The renovation will reduce capacity from 51,913 to approximately 50,000.
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The stone lantern adorned with deer in Osaka Garden on the grounds of the Museum of Science and Industry is from the exhibition, and just southeast of there one of the stone structures from the World's Fair is now a Chicago Park District restroom.
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Fans have also indulged in a more modern Scottish tradition, adorning statues in both cities with traffic cones.
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Biotin, probiotic ferments, and Korean botanical extracts support stronger, healthier-looking hair, while the lightweight formula smooths and softens without sacrificing volume.
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Its midi length suits a wide range of occasions, and its flutter-style cap sleeves and flared A-line skirt add eye-catching volume.
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This may sound like a minor detail, but cabin location can enhance the overall journey.
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In addition to its instant, complexion-enhancing tint, the formula contains skin care ingredients lauded for their smoothing, quenching properties.
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The government is also working with private developers, banks and the real estate sector to accelerate temporary and permanent housing solutions.
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Delta Air Lines could grab an even bigger piece of prime real estate at the world’s busiest airport through the bankruptcy of a low-cost rival.
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Before Greene's first homer, Kerry Carpenter hit a solo shot in which center fielder Spencer Jones could not complete a leaping catch at the right-center field fence and saw the ball pop out of his glove into the Yankees' bullpen.
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During his tenure, ownership of the team shifted from the O’Malley family to Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Entertainment Group, which completed the purchase of the Dodgers in March 1998.
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In fact, decorating your cubicle versus your laptop screen, might just be the way to move your career forward.
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For the little ones, bring their bike, wagon, scooter or stroller to decorate before taking a Liberty Lap through the park.
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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