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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
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
The nutty flavor is mild and complements yogurt, smoothies and salads.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Traditional outdoor TVs, with thick bezels and industrial housings, often disrupt that balance, becoming visual anchors rather than complements.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Economics teaches us that when a resource becomes cheap and abundant, the value shifts to its complements.
—Erik Brynjolfsson, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
The team says that natural compounds with fewer side effects could offer alternatives or complements in future therapies.
—FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Grille fabric complements in black and gray or light beige.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
The coalition’s education drive complements the commission’s research by preparing the community to understand and support whatever proposals eventually emerge.
—J.m. Banks
november 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
The wide, vintage look not only complements everyday outfits with a sweater or T-shirt, but can also be worn with an elegant top and blazer to evening events.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2025
Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
This approach treats migrants as human beings, dismantles trafficking incentives, lowers taxpayer costs, and complements federal ICE enforcement within Texas’s constitutional authority.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The miso hits a sweet, salty, and earthy balance that complements the rich, buttery salmon.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
The shade effortlessly complements all design aesthetics, from traditional to coastal grandmother, meaning your cabinets won't be dated by a specific trend.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
To make a separate sleep space feel more cohesive, design a guest room that complements the primary.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
The program complements both the HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships, commonly used by in-state students in Georgia.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Integrating the robot into construction workflows complements DEWALT’s existing data center toolkit, which includes technologies designed to reduce vibration and dust while improving operator control, alongside its ICC anchoring solutions.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Their streamlined design complements any decor style and color palette.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
The beds’ design complements the trim on the garden shed, which is surrounded by colorful flowers.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
The nutty flavor is mild and complements yogurt, smoothies and salads.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Traditional outdoor TVs, with thick bezels and industrial housings, often disrupt that balance, becoming visual anchors rather than complements.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Economics teaches us that when a resource becomes cheap and abundant, the value shifts to its complements.
—Erik Brynjolfsson, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
The team says that natural compounds with fewer side effects could offer alternatives or complements in future therapies.
—FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Grille fabric complements in black and gray or light beige.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
The coalition’s education drive complements the commission’s research by preparing the community to understand and support whatever proposals eventually emerge.
—J.m. Banks
november 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
The wide, vintage look not only complements everyday outfits with a sweater or T-shirt, but can also be worn with an elegant top and blazer to evening events.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
His finishing ability is strong, which complements a reliable midrange game.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
This approach treats migrants as human beings, dismantles trafficking incentives, lowers taxpayer costs, and complements federal ICE enforcement within Texas’s constitutional authority.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The miso hits a sweet, salty, and earthy balance that complements the rich, buttery salmon.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
The shade effortlessly complements all design aesthetics, from traditional to coastal grandmother, meaning your cabinets won't be dated by a specific trend.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
To make a separate sleep space feel more cohesive, design a guest room that complements the primary.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
The program complements both the HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships, commonly used by in-state students in Georgia.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Integrating the robot into construction workflows complements DEWALT’s existing data center toolkit, which includes technologies designed to reduce vibration and dust while improving operator control, alongside its ICC anchoring solutions.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Their streamlined design complements any decor style and color palette.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complements
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Even on a good day, these avenues don’t provide everything people need, like hot meals, vitamins, and meal supplements.—
Annemarie Dooling,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026
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Yet compounding pharmacies have continued to produce GLP-1 drugs by creating custom versions that contain certain additives and supplements.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mystic trust in the power of Mercury or whatever spans generations and intellectual capacities.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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Effective responses to multiple civic crises in today’s America depend on analysis of how people develop capacities for work on public challenges.—
Harry Boyte,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My favorite Italian/Italian American cookbooks The famous recipe for pinwheel lasagna that adorns the cover is one of my go-to dishes.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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Walk a bit deeper inside, and a collage of memories adorns a wall near their kitchen.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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By leveraging content, bundling offers and limited-time drops, brands have been able to sell massive volumes in record time.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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When crypto is booming, volumes surge, and the stock can gap higher; when crypto cools, the opposite happens.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The spectacle, which decorates the eastern edge of El Capitan, requires relatively clear skies and ample water from winter snowmelt.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
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If no one completes it in the allotted time, the winner will be chosen by the fewest number of loose pieces left.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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When Schuler's office completes an internal affairs investigations, the sheriff will make the final decision about what discipline is assigned, if warranted.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Through a nuanced use of light, the film enhances emotional expression and brings each character’s vivid journey to life.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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The bittersweet musical numbers lend all the characters — even the comic-relief ones — some modicum of humanity, and Latif’s playful visual style enhances the ironic elements of the tale.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Complements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complements. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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