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
The square neckline is complemented by decorative buttons, the sleeves are designed with smocked accents and ruffles, and the stripes give it a nautical, breezy vibe that’s fit for your next beach trip or cruise.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
This included stripping the vehicle of its red paint—it was resprayed Ferrari red in the late 1950s—and returning it to its original Blu livery complemented by an Avorio (ivory) roof.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
This experiential approach to learning is complemented by cutting-edge facilities, including our beer lab, wine lab and student-run FIU Bistro.
—Dr. Michael Cheng, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Its lacy, silvery foliage is complemented by bluish violet flowers.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
De Kock smashed eight boundaries and seven sixes and Dhir complemented his South African teammate by smacking three fours and three sixes in the century partnership.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The biggest detail is the imposing stainless steel Pantheon grille with 24 vertical vanes gracing the front, complemented by modern slender vertical headlamps.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
The actress wore her brunette lengths in a wavy ponytail, while her makeup complemented the rosy tones of her gown.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
The flat roofline and angled exterior are complemented by a curving stair and lush garden just beyond.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
This included stripping the vehicle of its red paint—it was resprayed Ferrari red in the late 1950s—and returning it to its original Blu livery complemented by an Avorio (ivory) roof.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
This experiential approach to learning is complemented by cutting-edge facilities, including our beer lab, wine lab and student-run FIU Bistro.
—Dr. Michael Cheng, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Its lacy, silvery foliage is complemented by bluish violet flowers.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
De Kock smashed eight boundaries and seven sixes and Dhir complemented his South African teammate by smacking three fours and three sixes in the century partnership.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The biggest detail is the imposing stainless steel Pantheon grille with 24 vertical vanes gracing the front, complemented by modern slender vertical headlamps.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
The actress wore her brunette lengths in a wavy ponytail, while her makeup complemented the rosy tones of her gown.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
The flat roofline and angled exterior are complemented by a curving stair and lush garden just beyond.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complemented
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And every inch of the life-sized contract is adorned with the signatures of Knicks personnel.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Bruce also shared some other photos of the prom couple, featuring Walker in his black tuxedo and Ava in a blush strapless dress adorned with rhinestones and a black bow.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Lowe’s also has Kobalt mini toolboxes that are decorated with every NFL team’s colors and logos to help people with their home improvement projects.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The space feels more like a private residence than a hotel, decorated with pale limestone and white oak, along with sculptural moments that add understated drama.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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All eight first-round series have completed two games, which means changes of venue for every series.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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This particular image is especially interesting, as it was captured just after the crew completed their translunar injection burn, which sent Integrity on course toward the moon.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Complemented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complemented. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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