1
as in favorable
expressing approval
the novel received overwhelmingly complimentary reviews
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in free
not costing or charging anything
the airline will continue to give out complimentary soft drinks on all domestic flights
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of complimentary
Delta Air Lines followed JetBlue in unveiling complimentary connectivity in 2023 for its SkyMiles loyalty program members.
—
Annie Palmer,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
EverPass acts as a complimentary service for commercial businesses that show sports through existing relationships with cable and satellite companies.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In other words, the de facto Nepo-Girl (complimentary) uniform of 2025.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
The opprobrium dragged down the movie’s critics' score to 67% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes though audiences were much more complimentary.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for complimentary
Annie Palmer,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
EverPass acts as a complimentary service for commercial businesses that show sports through existing relationships with cable and satellite companies.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In other words, the de facto Nepo-Girl (complimentary) uniform of 2025.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
The opprobrium dragged down the movie’s critics' score to 67% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes though audiences were much more complimentary.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for complimentary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentary
Adjective
-
In the east, crews continued to build line between Wiseman Springs and Rancheria Creek, engaging the fire directly along its active edge where favorable.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
-
Environmental conditions are favorable for development of this system, currently labeled as Invest 91L, and a tropical depression is likely to form over the weekend or early next week as the system moves slowly westward across the central tropical Atlantic.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Most popular e-books on Libby The library's data analysts provided The Enquirer with a list of the most popular e-books among Cincinnati residents on Libby, a free app that gives library cardholders access to e-books, audiobooks, magazines and more.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
21 Aug. 2025
-
Now, the question will become, will Cunningham re-sign with Indiana in free agency?—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Katie Thurston is steadfast about remaining positive in the face of her daunting stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis — but the treatment isn't easy.—
Ryan Coleman Updated,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
-
From there, consider the positive energy implications of the data center expansion that can hardly be limited to Kansas City.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Yet even with these far-reaching effects, financial literacy continues to be treated as an optional skill set rather than as a cornerstone of true economic progress.—
Kevin Cohee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
-
Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
All of the cats who tested this litter adjusted to it quickly and easily — some even had a little play date in their box, kicking and scratching, which is a good sign!—
Kayla Blanton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
-
Leisure’s best new hotels of 2021, Wander the Resort offers 10 luxurious glass-and-timber cabins along the quiet northern shores of West Lake.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentary. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share