complemented

past tense of complement
as in adorned
to serve as a completing element to this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash

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Recent Examples of complemented Anthony complemented the small light pink elements of her ensemble with a baby pink duster coat and oversize pink sunglasses that tied the look together. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 Udon Fifty’s dark broth will be complemented by housemade noodles and tempura that’s lacquered with a proprietary blend. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 The service Many key team members, including lodge general manager Sarah Cruse, have returned and are complemented by talents from Baillie Lodges’ Australia properties. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 On the right, this dim view of American power is complemented by growing skepticism of human rights as a tool of foreign policy. — Matthew Schmitz, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026 The aroma is complemented by hints of bergamot, sage, neroli, and musk, too. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026 The mango passionfruit filling complemented the doughnut’s slightly sweet flavor, while the crème brûlée’s caramelized top added a nice crunch to the pillowy dough. — Lia Picard, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026 For glam, Swift complemented the look with rosy makeup and a coral lip. — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complemented
Verb
  • French doors adorned with Asian motifs lead to marble bathrooms outfitted with walk-in rain showers, jetted tubs, and TVs embedded in the mirrors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Flowering Branches For Madison Childs Boniface and Jordan Lee’s January 2026 wedding at a historic theater in Paris, the tables were adorned with flowering branch centerpieces—the perfect nod to the winter season.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
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  • In The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Hogsmeade village will be decorated with lights, garlands and wreaths, while the Frog Choir performs holiday music several times a day, according to the park.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Lilly Chocolate Suede, meanwhile, is a deeper hue of chocolate brown decorated with jumping lazy hearts.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The fashion house’s first such project in Latin America will house 73 residences, only two per floor, with expansive private terraces and a host of wellness and recreational facilities once completed in 2029.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Some Democrats are loath to support a measure drafted by a Republican and before any kind of investigative process has been completed.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Complemented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complemented. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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