as in supplementary
related to each other in such a way that one completes the other
the complementary contributions of the cooking and cleanup committees were essential to the success of the church barbecue
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Recent Examples of complementary
The founders’ complementary skills, Rivers’ operational expertise, and Fowler’s marketing acumen helped navigate the challenges of launching a new brand.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
By leveraging their complementary expertise, Verlume and Kraken aim to unlock new efficiencies and expand capabilities in subsea power delivery.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Start by selecting a focal point, such as the Grand Duchess Tree or a statement yard piece, then build around it using garlands, mini trees, or complementary ornaments.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Nvidia’s growth is driven by its data center business, centered around graphics processors, or GPUs, and complementary products for connecting and using them in large quantities.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
By leveraging their complementary expertise, Verlume and Kraken aim to unlock new efficiencies and expand capabilities in subsea power delivery.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Start by selecting a focal point, such as the Grand Duchess Tree or a statement yard piece, then build around it using garlands, mini trees, or complementary ornaments.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Nvidia’s growth is driven by its data center business, centered around graphics processors, or GPUs, and complementary products for connecting and using them in large quantities.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for complementary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complementary
Adjective
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This makes for great supplementary income as a side hustle while working full-time, or in between jobs.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Connecticut could face close to $180 million in annual extra costs to its supplementary nutrition and food stamps program within the next five years, according to a very preliminary analysis of recent federal budget cuts by Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The researchers suggest that pro-social behavior may have a uniquely reciprocal quality.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The president later suspended the reciprocal tariffs for 90 days to give countries time to negotiate trade agreements with the United States — and reduce their barriers to American exports.—
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Sometimes friends need permission or an extra nudge to show up in ways that reflect mutual appreciation.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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North Korea is also China’s only formal ally, with a mutual defense treaty signed in 1961.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Complementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complementary. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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