Synonyms of complementing

complementing

verb

present participle of complement

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decorating
• adorning
• completing
• enhancing
• improving
• finishing (off)
• rounding (off or out)
• beautifying
• bettering
• enriching
• forming
• embellishing
• perfecting
• constituting
• fleshing (out)
• making up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of complementing

Her dark tresses were swept into a sleek updo, showcasing a pair of $30,000 diamond drop earrings from Fernando Jorge, complementing a matching $11,000 ring. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Beige carpet brings warmth and timeless appeal, complementing a wide range of interior styles. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026

Adding these pieces helps ground your space and add a pop of color, texture, and dimension while complementing your existing décor — and can totally transform a room. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Real-time decision-making necessitates robust edge infrastructure, complementing cloud capabilities. — Todd Edmunds, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

The system has entered operational service and forms a central component of Israel’s multi-layered missile defense network, complementing both lower and higher altitude defenses. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 June 2026

It’s known for complementing every skin tone, and its sheer coverage adds just the right amount of pigment. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

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. — 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