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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, 2 Apr. 2026
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, 15 Mar. 2026
Canori, in his statement, added that his team has taken tremendous care working with Newport Beach and world-class architects to ensure the project complements and aligns with the vision and plan for Newport Center.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
But the 5-8, 185-pound Robinson and the 5-9, 162-pound Austin are more ideally suited on as complements on deep offenses rather than as primary targets on thin ones.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Not as replacements for their beloved 18-inch originals, mind you, but more like complements to them.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
On top of giving it a premium feel, the rugged aesthetic complements the high-end engineering behind it while appealing to listeners seeking a DAP that stands out from the crowd.
—Stefan Ionescu
february 24, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
Curry and Antetokounmpo share an agency (Octagon) and would pair as perfect complements with Curry starring on the perimeter and Antetokounmpo in the paint and by the basket.
—Sam Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Jan. 2026
The nutty flavor is mild and complements yogurt, smoothies and salads.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Jason Phillips, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The neutral color palette complements the open, airy space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
For some, including neighboring musicians, the slow pace of baseball perfectly complements the rhythm of drifting on the water.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Choose whatever best complements your face shape and outfit aesthetic.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
This is our opportunity to really find local, original content that complements that premium, global slate.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Its light and nutty flavor nicely complements the tangy lemon dressing.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Choose a specific colorway that complements the rest of your architecture to really create a blended look.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
An outfit is nothing without the right accessories, so don’t forget to consider what combo of sunglasses, baseball cap, or jewelry best complements your outfit.
—Antonio Fuentes, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
Hosta’s spreading habit complements the elegant, upright shape of hydrangeas.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
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, 15 Mar. 2026
Canori, in his statement, added that his team has taken tremendous care working with Newport Beach and world-class architects to ensure the project complements and aligns with the vision and plan for Newport Center.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
But the 5-8, 185-pound Robinson and the 5-9, 162-pound Austin are more ideally suited on as complements on deep offenses rather than as primary targets on thin ones.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Not as replacements for their beloved 18-inch originals, mind you, but more like complements to them.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
On top of giving it a premium feel, the rugged aesthetic complements the high-end engineering behind it while appealing to listeners seeking a DAP that stands out from the crowd.
—Stefan Ionescu
february 24, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
Curry and Antetokounmpo share an agency (Octagon) and would pair as perfect complements with Curry starring on the perimeter and Antetokounmpo in the paint and by the basket.
—Sam Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Jan. 2026
The nutty flavor is mild and complements yogurt, smoothies and salads.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
This complements AiOnX’s current development sites in Denmark, Ireland, Spain, Italy, and the UK, creating a more comprehensive and strategically aligned pan-European platform.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The neutral color palette complements the open, airy space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
For some, including neighboring musicians, the slow pace of baseball perfectly complements the rhythm of drifting on the water.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Choose whatever best complements your face shape and outfit aesthetic.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
This is our opportunity to really find local, original content that complements that premium, global slate.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Its light and nutty flavor nicely complements the tangy lemon dressing.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Choose a specific colorway that complements the rest of your architecture to really create a blended look.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
An outfit is nothing without the right accessories, so don’t forget to consider what combo of sunglasses, baseball cap, or jewelry best complements your outfit.
—Antonio Fuentes, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complements
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This fresh data supplements what other real estate experts have been saying for months about the overexaggerated flight of influential New Yorkers.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Bringing This to Your Next Appointment These aren’t trendy superfoods or expensive supplements.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The phrase was originally associated with Sutskever, who used it to caution his colleagues about the risks of artificial general intelligence—the threshold at which machines match human cognitive capacities.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit sues multiple parties, including the City of Memphis, Walmart, Walmart employees, and two Memphis police officers in their individual and official capacities.—
Lucas Finton,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The rehab project at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption was sorely needed to repair deteriorated stone, metal and glass that adorns the limestone exterior.—
Dylan Lovan,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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But traffic volumes remain at a fraction of pre-war levels, with an average of 20 million barrels of crude oil and products transiting through per day in 2025.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Right now, huge volumes of unusually warm water are spreading under the ocean surface from the Western to the Eastern tropical Pacific, where that water slowly rises to the surface in a clear precursor to El Niño.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The iconic Burberry pattern, which is known as the Burberry Check, decorates the sole of the shoe, adding more brand identity to the shoes.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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Once the charter review committee completes its process, its proposal will go to the Folsom City Council, according to interim City Attorney Sari Dierking.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Age of the Ram completes the series and gives Crockett three major albums since mid-March 2025.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And here is a helpful tip — a teaspoon of honey enhances the flavors splendidly.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
7 Apr. 2026
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The team also highlighted that the technology enhances robotic hands’ capabilities in delicate manipulation tasks and paving the way for further advancements in humanoid dexterous hand development.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Complements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complements. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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