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
These technologies are complementary but have remained incompatible in a small format – at least until now.
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Omar Kardoudi
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
In addition to tables and seating, look for complementary pieces like umbrellas, weighted bases, side tables, plant stands, and potting benches.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
The Spencer sisters coordinated in complementary looks from the brand, Amelia in an ice blue creation and Eliza in butter yellow.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 June 2026
Among the brands offered are Sperry, Hunter and others considered complementary to the apparel.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for complementary
Omar Kardoudi
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
In addition to tables and seating, look for complementary pieces like umbrellas, weighted bases, side tables, plant stands, and potting benches.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
The Spencer sisters coordinated in complementary looks from the brand, Amelia in an ice blue creation and Eliza in butter yellow.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 June 2026
Among the brands offered are Sperry, Hunter and others considered complementary to the apparel.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for complementary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complementary
Adjective
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This two-day rail journey ferries travelers through some of Western Canada’s most scenic pockets, with stops in Banff, Kamloops, and Jasper, and is a supplementary offering for the influx of travelers expected to visit Vancouver during the FIFA World Cup in June and July.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on May 25 the government will compile a $19 billion supplementary budget to support households grappling with soaring everyday costs driven by the Iran war.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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Paul and Mortensen's tumultuous on-and-off relationship has been marked by reciprocal allegations of domestic violence.—
Entertainment Weekly,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Cuba's armed forces said on Facebook that the meeting took place with mutual agreement and that both sides agreed to maintain communication.—
Phil Stewart,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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The move ended a mutual defense treaty between Washington and Taipei, much to the dismay at the time of the US Congress, which quickly passed the Taiwan Relations Act to assert its role in relations across the Taiwan Strait.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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“Complementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complementary. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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