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
However, complementary methods are not replacements for a treatment regimen prescribed by your doctor.
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Laura Schober, Health, 12 June 2026
The two, dressed in complementary black outfits, smiled widely for the picture.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Intuitive Machines Clear Street classified space exploration company Intuitive Machines as a complementary name.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Massages, facials, and personal training sessions can be booked, and the relaxation area with two loungers is a mini oasis with complementary water and nuts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
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Laura Schober, Health, 12 June 2026
The two, dressed in complementary black outfits, smiled widely for the picture.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Intuitive Machines Clear Street classified space exploration company Intuitive Machines as a complementary name.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Massages, facials, and personal training sessions can be booked, and the relaxation area with two loungers is a mini oasis with complementary water and nuts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complementary
Adjective
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration had enacted a supplementary budget of 3 trillion yen to shield households from rising energy costs, months after passing the yearly budget.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The fundraising figures came in supplementary filings to the Federal Election Commission ahead of the June 23 primary covering the second quarter up to June 3.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation under a reciprocal agreement with San Diego police, so neither department investigates its own officers or deputies in on-duty shootings.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Venus will also join Jupiter in this area of your chart, which can bring everything from a romantic breakthrough and deeper closeness to someone who makes your connection feel tender and reciprocal.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Spielberg took the podium to introduce Swift, highlighting their mutual love for storytelling.—
P. Claire Dodson,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Brunson is her favorite player — and the feeling is mutual.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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“Complementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complementary. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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