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 Countach, presented in the marque’s Nero Tenebre color scheme complemented by a black-leather interior, is one of just 300 built.
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Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
An outdoor chef’s kitchen is complemented by a fireplace, Jacuzzi, fireside pit and swing.
—Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
These experiments didn’t replace theory but complemented it, with new results washing between the two modes of investigation.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026
Her hair was styled in her usual updo, while a poppy-red lip complemented the floral pattern on her skirt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Things to look out for Brazil’s fluidity in offense creates spaces to attack in the opponent’s defense, which is complemented by Guimaraes’ line-splitting passes and the forwards’ runs behind the defense.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Blunt paired the dress with translucent pumps by Alaïa that complemented with the dress.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Nilsson’s watercolors complemented the work of the Hairy Who while also being slightly off-key; imagine the same hectic ragtime played on a calliope instead of a piano.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Free agent signee Ehlers has complemented resident offensive leaders Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov and budding star Seth Jarvis well.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
An outdoor chef’s kitchen is complemented by a fireplace, Jacuzzi, fireside pit and swing.
—Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
These experiments didn’t replace theory but complemented it, with new results washing between the two modes of investigation.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026
Her hair was styled in her usual updo, while a poppy-red lip complemented the floral pattern on her skirt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Things to look out for Brazil’s fluidity in offense creates spaces to attack in the opponent’s defense, which is complemented by Guimaraes’ line-splitting passes and the forwards’ runs behind the defense.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Blunt paired the dress with translucent pumps by Alaïa that complemented with the dress.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Nilsson’s watercolors complemented the work of the Hairy Who while also being slightly off-key; imagine the same hectic ragtime played on a calliope instead of a piano.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Free agent signee Ehlers has complemented resident offensive leaders Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov and budding star Seth Jarvis well.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complemented
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Lester’s, the hotel’s restaurant, will open in the annex next door in summer 2026, but a full breakfast is served daily in the cozy on-site bar adorned with nautical paintings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Each chair was also adorned with a handmade fan to ward off the late afternoon heat, according to Italian media.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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With Larsson leading denim’s biggest trends including low-rise fits, colorful denim, micro shorts and denim decorated with charms and trinkets, the collection reflects this level of pop-star glam with standout items like red ombré flare denim and embellished denim with crystal detailing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Zrike 8-Piece Ceramic Food Storage Set This eight-piece ceramic container set is decorated with illustrations of Snoopy, Woodstock, and summer cherries.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Verb
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At the time of my visit, there was one guest room building that had not yet opened, estimated to be completed in October.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Roughly 23,000 ballots remain to be tallied, with the majority of the vote count expected to be completed by Friday, said Ken Casparis, a county elections spokesperson.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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“Complemented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complemented. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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