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 Gulf’s Arab monarchs play complementary double roles: each is both a head of state and a major buyer of U.S. real estate and other assets.
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David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025
From Contributors To Collaborators Fintech engineers and financial firms are increasingly collaborating on open-source, finance-specific tools to share the load of building complementary services, leaving those who don’t at risk of falling behind.
—Ismail Amla, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The process will require significant complementary investments, organizational change, and reliable access to computational and electric power infrastructure.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
In Johnstown, Colorado’s only other Buc-ee’s location, local officials have seen other businesses locate next to Buc-ee’s to offer complementary services and products.
—John W. Suthers, Denver Post, 30 July 2025
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David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025
From Contributors To Collaborators Fintech engineers and financial firms are increasingly collaborating on open-source, finance-specific tools to share the load of building complementary services, leaving those who don’t at risk of falling behind.
—Ismail Amla, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The process will require significant complementary investments, organizational change, and reliable access to computational and electric power infrastructure.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
In Johnstown, Colorado’s only other Buc-ee’s location, local officials have seen other businesses locate next to Buc-ee’s to offer complementary services and products.
—John W. Suthers, Denver Post, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complementary
Adjective
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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
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The Warriors could use a more impactful starting center and some supplementary shooting and scoring, providing more space for Butler, who struggled to find any once Curry went down.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Farmers are facing the effects of reciprocal tariffs and the elimination of humanitarian food exports.—
Lluvia Gaucin,
IndyStar,
26 Aug. 2025
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However, reciprocal tariffs face legal challenges and could be struck down.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2025
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With Saints moving from the Western League to the Eastern League and Cathedral Catholic playing a statewide non-league schedule, the teams couldn’t find a mutual date.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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Sheinbaum said members of her administration had been working with U.S. officials on a broader security agreement based on sovereignty, mutual trust, territorial respect and coordination without subordination.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Complementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complementary. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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