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 smart home system, with more than 700 access points, runs seamlessly behind the scenes, complemented by discreet security and a wine cellar.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
Each leg incorporates six DoF, complemented by additional arm and waist flexibility, allowing Oli to perform complex, ballet-like gestures with balance and precision.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
It's made of soft mulberry silk and features a classy cowl neckline complemented by a criss-cross back strap.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
Falchuk's outfit of a light gray-blue sweater and linen pants complemented his wife's.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
This classic recipe is complemented by slivers of bacon and ranch, two Southern favorites.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
The time Odegaard has on the ball is complemented by Eze’s movement, which pins Trippier and Anthony Elanga and allows Arsenal’s captain to find the free Rice.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The manicure is complemented by a big, blue Fendi statement ring.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 25 Sep. 2025
The planned units will be complemented by loft-style apartments on the building’s top floor.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
Each leg incorporates six DoF, complemented by additional arm and waist flexibility, allowing Oli to perform complex, ballet-like gestures with balance and precision.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
It's made of soft mulberry silk and features a classy cowl neckline complemented by a criss-cross back strap.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
Falchuk's outfit of a light gray-blue sweater and linen pants complemented his wife's.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
This classic recipe is complemented by slivers of bacon and ranch, two Southern favorites.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
The time Odegaard has on the ball is complemented by Eze’s movement, which pins Trippier and Anthony Elanga and allows Arsenal’s captain to find the free Rice.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The manicure is complemented by a big, blue Fendi statement ring.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 25 Sep. 2025
The planned units will be complemented by loft-style apartments on the building’s top floor.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complemented
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My room was in one of the hotel’s newer wings, where old Dutch masterpieces from the Schörghuber family’s private collection adorned the halls.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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The egg itself sits on a rock-crystal base, which is shaped like a block of melting ice and adorned with even more diamonds and platinum.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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The complex is decorated in the school colors, red and black with the Bobcat logo prominently displayed.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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It’s located on the first floor, near Sebastian’s Bistro, a cafe with an executive sous chef that is also open to the public and decorated with dangling flying ibises, the bird that inspired UM’s mascot.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Within weeks of its launch, Nano Banana had completed over 200 million edits and given rise to several social media trends.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Maye finished his night having completed 22 of 30 passes for 273 yards to become the first opposing QB to win in Buffalo since Patrick Mahomes in the 2023 postseason.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Complemented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complemented. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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