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
Some choose to porch sip with friends—ideally complemented with rocking chairs—while others soak up the beauty of a Southern spring in sweet silence.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Connecticut already has one of the largest income tax credits for the working poor, Fazio added, complemented by a healthy social services safety net.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Their local ecological knowledge complemented the formal scientific investigation in ways that filled gaps laboratory research alone could not.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Their local ecological knowledge complemented the formal scientific investigation.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Red buttons running down the front added a pop of color and complemented the red studs on her jacket.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Hall complemented his offensive performance with the strength of his defense.
—Rick Kretzschmar, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The subtle bitterness is complemented with creamy cheese and a mouth-puckering lemon dressing.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Seabourn continues to grow its adventure portfolio with Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit operating Antarctica and Arctic programs, complemented by Seabourn Ovation and Encore sailing Mediterranean, Northern Europe and Caribbean routes.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Connecticut already has one of the largest income tax credits for the working poor, Fazio added, complemented by a healthy social services safety net.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Their local ecological knowledge complemented the formal scientific investigation in ways that filled gaps laboratory research alone could not.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Their local ecological knowledge complemented the formal scientific investigation.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Red buttons running down the front added a pop of color and complemented the red studs on her jacket.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Hall complemented his offensive performance with the strength of his defense.
—Rick Kretzschmar, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The subtle bitterness is complemented with creamy cheese and a mouth-puckering lemon dressing.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Seabourn continues to grow its adventure portfolio with Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit operating Antarctica and Arctic programs, complemented by Seabourn Ovation and Encore sailing Mediterranean, Northern Europe and Caribbean routes.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complemented
Verb
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The website’s background is now adorned with a grid of T’s.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Constructed out of poplar timber, the openings are festooned with gingerbread details handpainted and adorned by Wally Whitehurst.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Massini decorated the wall with symbols from Louboutin’s life, like Egyptian pyramids, boats, and coffee cups, all in a chalky blue and white.—
Dana Thomas,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Each of its 10 rooms is decorated a little differently, but all offer that signature Florida Keys flair.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The rematch against Nashville will be the first time Inter Miami plays in front of its home fans this season, as the team is playing its first five games on the road to allow for construction to be completed on Nu Stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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After the final design is completed and funding is secured, construction could begin as early as 2030.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Complemented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complemented. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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