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as in supplements
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other
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as in adorns
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 complements
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Rules that restrict entry, shape market structure, or favor complements can create more lasting advantage than direct government handouts.
—Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
At this stage, the team's focus is less on wins and losses and more on determining which players, if any, can serve as long-term complements to Paige Bueckers.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Execs at Disney and Fox have described their respective new outlets as complements to their linear business.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Andrew Raine, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The power of business intelligence at individual and team levels complements business-centric intelligence gathering greatly—an essential for the future.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The best loafer brands offer both functionality along with an undeniably chic edge that complements any outfit.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
Lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy flavor that perfectly complements the simple syrup.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
His slitheriness complements Madekwe’s smooth charisma as Oliver, befitting his star quality and masking cracks of insecurity beneath the surface at the same time.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
The blue and tan stripes bring a pop of color to rooms, while the solid beige side complements any decor.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Its neutral color with a geometric pattern complements rustic, modern farmhouse, and other design styles.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Olive oil not only complements savory toppings, Fenn said, but adds healthy fats that boost fullness, support heart health and even benefit the brain.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
Dill is an easy herb to grow and its unique anise flavor complements salads and meats and adds tang to a jar of pickles.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Rules that restrict entry, shape market structure, or favor complements can create more lasting advantage than direct government handouts.
—Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
At this stage, the team's focus is less on wins and losses and more on determining which players, if any, can serve as long-term complements to Paige Bueckers.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Execs at Disney and Fox have described their respective new outlets as complements to their linear business.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
The minimum wage is now worth less than one US dollar, although the government – which sits on the world’s largest oil reserves – complements it with extra handouts and subsidies.
—Andrew Raine, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The power of business intelligence at individual and team levels complements business-centric intelligence gathering greatly—an essential for the future.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The best loafer brands offer both functionality along with an undeniably chic edge that complements any outfit.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
Lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy flavor that perfectly complements the simple syrup.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
His slitheriness complements Madekwe’s smooth charisma as Oliver, befitting his star quality and masking cracks of insecurity beneath the surface at the same time.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
The blue and tan stripes bring a pop of color to rooms, while the solid beige side complements any decor.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Its neutral color with a geometric pattern complements rustic, modern farmhouse, and other design styles.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Olive oil not only complements savory toppings, Fenn said, but adds healthy fats that boost fullness, support heart health and even benefit the brain.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complements
Noun
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Antacids, iron or calcium supplements and some antidepressants can have the same effect.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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In general, experts suggest getting omega-3s through food rather than supplements.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jeff Miles, the environmental services director at the Unified Government, said in May that cleaning trash out of area drains and grates, as well as the completion of the storm/sewer system separation, would open up the capacities for area stormwater lines.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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Rather than competing directly with technology and AI, this model strengthens the distinctly human capacities that AI cannot replicate.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As for transcendence, there’s a set of scenes when one character unexpectedly adorns red while another lines of blue.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
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The script adorns its skein of criminal dealings with idiosyncratic action, too.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Industry officials defended carbon capture and storage as having an inherently low risk and say emerging technologies, such as storing carbon dioxide in basalt formations where it becomes mineralized, could dramatically increase total storage volumes.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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On average, those runners returned to training within six weeks of giving birth and reached 80% of their prepregnancy training volumes by three months.—
Starre Vartan,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An abstract profile of her decorates the annual tournament poster.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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As the sun rose, the vermilion paint that decorates most Shinto shrines to ward off evil and misfortune began to shine dazzlingly.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Research suggests this disruption may stem from alterations in normal neurodevelopmental processes that happen as adolescents mature — especially since the higher end of the typical age range of onset is when the brain completes maturation, D’Souza said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Senior quarterback Emmett Dowling completes 25 of 43 passes for 382 yards and four TDs and hits Quentin Burrell for the winning 2-point conversion pass as Mount Carmel tops Moeller 43-42 in Ohio.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In addition, the Pilot Pack ($3,400) enhances the Polestar 2’s safety features with 360-degree cameras, adaptive cruise control and more.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Treating technology migration and cultural integration as complementary strategies reduces friction and enhances adoption.—
Benjamin Niaulin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Complements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complements. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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