as in decorating
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 complementing
Like so many of his predecessors from the Heat developmental pipeline, there is an appreciation of complementing those higher in the hierarchy.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Star Catcher envisions its power-node system as complementing nuclear generators rather than supplanting them, according to Rush.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 May 2026
The two served as an odd couple, clashing and complementing each other with their differing personalities.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Putting both of those players on the field at once and complementing edge rushers Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux, either in a rotation or all at once, gives John Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson tons of options.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Those conservation programs supported the protection of pandas in their native habitat, complementing the captive breeding and research that took place at the zoo.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The bar puts playful twists on classic cocktails, offering things like a tahini old fashioned ($20), complementing the cocktail’s gentle sweetness with a nutty note.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
This new stage also includes the addition of Andrés Gelós as creative producer for Latin America, complementing our portfolio of original projects.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Speaking of complementing Bueckers, Fudd and Bueckers played alongside each other for four years and won a national championship together for UConn.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Star Catcher envisions its power-node system as complementing nuclear generators rather than supplanting them, according to Rush.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 May 2026
The two served as an odd couple, clashing and complementing each other with their differing personalities.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Putting both of those players on the field at once and complementing edge rushers Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux, either in a rotation or all at once, gives John Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson tons of options.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Those conservation programs supported the protection of pandas in their native habitat, complementing the captive breeding and research that took place at the zoo.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The bar puts playful twists on classic cocktails, offering things like a tahini old fashioned ($20), complementing the cocktail’s gentle sweetness with a nutty note.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
This new stage also includes the addition of Andrés Gelós as creative producer for Latin America, complementing our portfolio of original projects.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Speaking of complementing Bueckers, Fudd and Bueckers played alongside each other for four years and won a national championship together for UConn.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complementing
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Decoration Day was first observed as a national holiday, honoring those who had died in military service during the Civil War, often by decorating their graves with flowers.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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In 1953, Angel’s brother Juan opened a burger-and-ice cream stand called the Snow Cap Drive-In, using recycled lumber and decorating every surface with bright colors and jokes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Even children will have perfectly tied bandanas adorning their necks.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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She can be seen holding a bouquet of white blooms that complement the flowers adorning her romantic hairstyle.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The little rotorcraft far exceeded mission managers' expectations, completing a total of 72 flights over the course of nearly three years.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
17 May 2026
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In one September 2025 event, the system struck a metal chain while entering a parking lot after completing an unprotected left turn.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Venturella spent time in Gary in 2016 wooing the city with cash infusions for its public safety agencies, workforce development and construction assistance for enhancing Airport Road.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The ceiling is also covered with fabric, adding more opulence and enhancing live acoustics for performances in the entertainment space.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 May 2026
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“Complementing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complementing. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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