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 Its interior design matches the vibe, with elegant period-style design complemented by touches of country life—riding boots placed beside a cast-iron fireguard inside, terracotta pots next to Victorian wrought-iron chairs on the outdoor patio. Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026 Although the producer has not publicly disclosed the complete mash bill, the Colorado whiskey is built around a traditional Kentucky bourbon recipe with a high corn content complemented by rye and malted barley. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 All of those outdoor activities are complemented by an equally world-class lodging scene. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 English-style pheasant shoots and a private hunt club are complemented by hunting grounds home to elk, moose, mountain lions, and black bears. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026 So harnessing the competitiveness and work rate which complemented a generational talent, the former striker went back to the drawing board with gritty determination. Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 As a main, the branzino, bathed in a lemon-orange sauce and complemented by asparagus gratinée, was peerless and paired well with the beet salad. Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Despite being different colors, the piece complemented one another, looking like a natural pair rather than opposing ideas. Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 28 July 2026 Her husband, Kushner, complemented the look in a double-breasted tuxedo. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complemented
Verb
  • Tassel accents make a great outfit anchor; what once adorned the home brings elegance and opulence to your wardrobe.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • On the seventh floor of a building in the Fashion District, Bryan Hearns shows me to his studio, where containers brim with colorful rhinestones, walls are adorned with zippers, chains and pliers, and rainbow fabrics and leathers pile on the floor.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Armstrong's old bedroom is now decorated with photos and paintings of the moon landing.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Armstrong’s old bedroom is now decorated with photos and paintings of the moon landing.
    John Seewer, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The installations at the 500 delis were completed in April, but the city has not committed any additional funds towards equipping the thousands of bodegas that remain unprotected, Mateo said.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The seven whales joined Frankie and Bertie Botts, who completed the same nearly 2,000-mile journey from Niagara Falls to San Antonio during the first relocation last month.
    Jared Ochacher, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Complemented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complemented. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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