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 This timing is complemented by margin stability that existed before the memory crisis. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 But by the time the work was shown at Documenta in 2017, the piece came to include a vast array of watercolors that complemented the images spread across six screens. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026 The floral and warm forest floor aromatics complemented the tangy red, blue and black fruits, among them damson plum, through which runs a vein of Herbs de Provence. Laura Ness, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 The floors are being raised, the ceilings lifted, the structure reinforced with steel and concrete, and the open floor plan complemented by smart home technologies and high-performance internal systems. Mark David, Robb Report, 4 July 2026 The groom complemented his bride in a look also by Christian Dior Haute Couture. Morgan Evans, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Jefferson’s sanguine view complemented his conviction that the American people ought to boldly self-govern, unimpeded by the state. Jim Rasenberger, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026 Kylian Mbappe leads the way, beautifully complemented by Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele. Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Kelce perfectly complemented her, wearing a look by the same designer. Michael Nied, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complemented
Verb
  • He was surrounded by beige pleather armchairs gathered around low tables adorned with silk flowers.
    Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • And the Opéra sabot style is adorned with long laces that wrap around the ankle like a dancer’s ribbon.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
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  • In a clever nod to the regional speciality of porcelain, it’s all served on plates by local makers Bernardaud, decorated by the artist Marco Brambilla.
    James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
  • The theater decorated its lobby in the style of the seafaring movie with netting on the ceiling and nautical props along the walls.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • Affordable housing near The Pearl While there are limited affordable units at The Pearl, Atrium recently completed its other affordable housing commitment.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • This particular booster, known as 1067, has already completed 35 orbital missions, more than any other SpaceX rocket in history.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 July 2026

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“Complemented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complemented. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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