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

Stone and wood run from the exterior to the interior, complementing the alpine surroundings. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026

This year’s festival has set 119 films — 75 features and 44 shorts – across its Main Slate, Spotlight, Currents and Revivals sections along with a series of talks complementing the lineup. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

That experience can bring valuable perspectives and capabilities to nonprofit teams while complementing the strengths already within the organization. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Above the headlight sits a new front-facing radar sensor, complementing the existing rear radar to bring Adaptive Cruise Control to the Tiger 1200. — New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026

Fort Adams State Park is another good spot for an autumnal stroll, with vibrant leaves complementing the views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

The new mission will extend the vision of NASA’s other famous observatories, providing a field of view 100 times wider than the Hubble Space Telescope and complementing the groundbreaking work of the James Webb Space Telescope. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026

Matt Kirouac, the author of the ramen ranking on Tasting Table, highlighted the restaurant’s mushroom paitan ramen, complementing its cashew cream, shimeji mushrooms and pork belly. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Delhi supports the northern and eastern parts of India, complementing a hub in Bengaluru in the south and Mumbai on the west coast. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026