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
Heineman, who was an afterthought for many in the Dobson trade, has broken out as a complementary top-six contributor.
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Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Fackler keeps a collection of shells in a complementary wooden tray to reflect nature indoors.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
The twins’ chemistry and complementary games have Lockport playing at a high level.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
So fat transfer is absolutely invaluable, complementary to any facial aesthetic surgery, but also more of a structural solution on its own, rather than just a cosmetic add on.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Fackler keeps a collection of shells in a complementary wooden tray to reflect nature indoors.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
The twins’ chemistry and complementary games have Lockport playing at a high level.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
So fat transfer is absolutely invaluable, complementary to any facial aesthetic surgery, but also more of a structural solution on its own, rather than just a cosmetic add on.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for complementary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complementary
Adjective
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Local reactions and political support During a prefectural assembly session on Monday, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party proposed a supplementary budget including about 31 million yen for public relations activities related to the restart.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Dec. 2025
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At the same time, keep your eyes open for part-time supplementary work as well as companies that may be more financially secure and able to pay a healthier wage.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Nothing wrong with a little fantasy, but this year’s astrology asks us to stop romanticizing potential and start paying attention to what feels genuine, reciprocal and enduring.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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But no one was prepared for the kind of reciprocal tariffs that were announced on April 2.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Status will be granted for no more than 24 months unless mutual consent is given for an extension.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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During an appearance on Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware in January 2024, the actress revealed that the pair actually met when they were set up on a blind date by a mutual friend, music executive Marc Robinson.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Complementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complementary. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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