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
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complementary
Adjective
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Prices from around $980 per guest/night, including accommodation, and the women’s health pack, which is a supplementary cost, can be added to 7-, 10- or 14-night stays—for seven nights, the pack would cost around $1,500 on top of the $5,000 Rebalance & Energize program, for instance.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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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
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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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 14 Jun. 2026.
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