1
as in favorable
expressing approval
the novel received overwhelmingly complimentary reviews
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2
as in free
not costing or charging anything
the airline will continue to give out complimentary soft drinks on all domestic flights
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Recent Examples of complimentary
The best mileage runs achieved the trifecta of flying a long distance at a low cost, ideally in a complimentary premium-class seat courtesy of the traveler’s current elite status benefits.
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Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
The ship features 17 complimentary dining venues, including Sorrento’s pizza, and numerous entertainment options like water slides, an ice rink, and a surfing simulator.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
The event featured a hands-on dumpling-making session with the chef, accompanied by complimentary food and drinks.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Mains can be shared or guests can opt for two or three courses, all of which come with complimentary sides.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
The ship features 17 complimentary dining venues, including Sorrento’s pizza, and numerous entertainment options like water slides, an ice rink, and a surfing simulator.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
The event featured a hands-on dumpling-making session with the chef, accompanied by complimentary food and drinks.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Mains can be shared or guests can opt for two or three courses, all of which come with complimentary sides.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for complimentary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentary
Adjective
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The maintenance of a favorable risk-reward ratio over a shorter timeframe of 5 years is promising for retirement accounts – mitigating the risk of liquidation (if necessary) during adverse drawdown scenarios.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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And, the team and league are struggling to secure a favorable media rights deal for the club.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Learn to burn Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host a free prescribed burn certification workshop Thursday and Friday at the Hunt Family Nature Center in Springdale.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
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Dealers are replace the rear axle shaft assemblies in the affected vehicles for free.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Young and the offense finished on a positive note, as Canales mentioned, with the QB connecting with Sanders in the end zone during a hurry-up period of 11-on-11 drills.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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This long-standing promotion, dating back to the 1940s, generates significant positive publicity for George Webb.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For brands, this means that integrating creator content into the full shopping journey, both online and offline, is no longer optional.—
Rodney Mason,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Traditionally, the sandwiches are served on light, airy baguettes packed with meat, pickled veggies like carrots and cucumber, jalapeños, cilantro and optional pâté.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Aug. 2025
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The New York Yankees have not been playing good baseball recently, and manager Aaron Boone and his staff have caught plenty of criticism.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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Two of the children are in good condition and one child is in serious condition.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentary. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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