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
The smoky eyes of Duchess Birgitte of Gloucester The Duchess paired her vivid lips—painted in a bright shade of pink, very close to coral—with anthracite-toned eyelids, perfectly complementing her playful silver hairstyle.
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Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Much of it will come when the wind picks up at night, complementing California’s abundant daytime solar power, and batteries, which discharge for a few hours around sunset.
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Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Its herbal notes and zesty acidity will cut through the rich cheese while complementing the fresh flavors in the dish.
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Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Besides the aforementioned picks, Hartmann has answered the requests of its most discerning customers by rolling out — quite literally — the bestselling Reserve Carry-On, now complementing the new Reserve Carryall Tote and Reserve Waist Bag.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Sancho’s preference to play on the left side of the attack also led to competition with Rashford for that spot, rather than the pair complementing each other on either side of the pitch.
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Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
This wide-leg style has a high-rise, straight-leg fit, perfect for complementing a skinny belt and a polished top, such as a collared shirt or a silk shirt.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
To make the resemblances convincing, Gethings recruited participants by complementing their standout features and promising to accentuate them with the help of hair and makeup stylists in a studio setting.
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Pat Mueller,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
In addition, three Nova schools in Davie are scheduled to begin classes in the 2027-28 year, complementing existing programs at Nova High, South Plantation High, Glades Middle in Miramar and Dillard High 6-12 in Fort Lauderdale.
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Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Much of it will come when the wind picks up at night, complementing California’s abundant daytime solar power, and batteries, which discharge for a few hours around sunset.
—
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Its herbal notes and zesty acidity will cut through the rich cheese while complementing the fresh flavors in the dish.
—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Besides the aforementioned picks, Hartmann has answered the requests of its most discerning customers by rolling out — quite literally — the bestselling Reserve Carry-On, now complementing the new Reserve Carryall Tote and Reserve Waist Bag.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Sancho’s preference to play on the left side of the attack also led to competition with Rashford for that spot, rather than the pair complementing each other on either side of the pitch.
—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
This wide-leg style has a high-rise, straight-leg fit, perfect for complementing a skinny belt and a polished top, such as a collared shirt or a silk shirt.
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
To make the resemblances convincing, Gethings recruited participants by complementing their standout features and promising to accentuate them with the help of hair and makeup stylists in a studio setting.
—
Pat Mueller,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
In addition, three Nova schools in Davie are scheduled to begin classes in the 2027-28 year, complementing existing programs at Nova High, South Plantation High, Glades Middle in Miramar and Dillard High 6-12 in Fort Lauderdale.
—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complementing
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Furniture From Only One Store Opting to furnish your living room with pieces from only one store or vendor may seem like an easy solution when decorating.
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Other Décor Mistakes While designers agree that a catalog-style room is one of the biggest decorating pitfalls, there are a few other details that can have a similar effect.
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The white button-down and black mini skirt combination is a classic pairing that's taken to the next level with rose-adorning pumps and bright red ankle socks.
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After adorning the classic sneaker with various flower details including roses, cherry blossoms and bluebells, a new trio of women’s Air Force 1s is blooming at the brink of summer.
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Spain hasn’t scored a World Cup goal since Álvaro Morata’s in a 2-1 group stage loss to Japan in 2022, this despite completing 2,500 passes and taking 49 shots, according to the BBC.
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The actress, 40, posted the update — which featured a photo of herself smiling widely in a pink sports bra and matching jogging shorts after completing the KLM Norte Sur in Madrid on Sunday, June 21 — on Instagram.
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The product was first developed by a French company Sederma, as a non-hormonal, bust-enhancing ingredient.
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Today’s glow-enhancing products are far more sophisticated than the streaky, orange self-tanners that once dominated bathroom counters and beach vacations.
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