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 But Suzuki has the fundamentals and they are complemented by his remarkable distribution, his power, and an elite mindset. Aston Villa, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The gold complemented her ethereal lilac chiffon McQueen dress, featuring a sweetheart strapless neckline and flowing layers of delicate fabric. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 Instead of taking background measurements every few minutes as on the Series 11, these new sensors passively record your heart rate every five seconds, complemented by upgraded electrical sensors for ECG readings. Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026 That discovery complemented a change Schwarzenegger said had begun years earlier. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026 Kyle complemented his now-wife’s emo style by sporting an all-black outfit with a red rose boutonniere. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026 There, local craftsmanship, like native-spruce beams, is complemented by modern touches, including a ceramic fireplace by Italian sculptor Giuseppe Ducrot. Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026 Nash’s original wrought-iron work, oak balustrading, cornicing, sash windows, and fireplaces are complemented by mod cons such as air conditioning, heated floors, and an alarm system. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 The second look featured a sheer, lace gown with intricate floral details, which Blanco complemented in a black tuxedo and bow tie, also designed by Ralph Lauren. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026
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  • Standard Chartered, whose branding has adorned the club’s shirts since the bank replaced brewer Carlsberg in 2010, currently pay Liverpool around £50m per season.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Lightning McQueen’s best friend Mater gets a detailed Adizero Impact 2 Mid colorway that’s adorned with rust and patina-like details throughout its Mesa brown upper.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
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  • It’s decorated with symbols and art reminiscent of the Triforce, the golden, in-game relic that can grant any wish.
    Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Yellow tentacles decorated with rhythmic patterns of dots swirl around a room, the patterns echoed on the floor and the walls.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • During Villa’s 3-2 victory away to Club Brugge on Tuesday, Suzuki completed a similar action, claiming the ball before throwing to launch a counter.
    Aston Villa, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Police told The Times that the suspect had fled by the time officers arrived, but a trespass report was completed.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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

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