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
Kind, complimentary, downright flowery.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Presented in partnership with the City of Encinitas, the free expo brought together dozens of local expert businesses in health, housing, finance, travel, fitness and senior services, along with the Live Well on Wheels (Live WOW) bus offering complimentary community resources.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Paul Thomas Anderson calls her the best special effect of the year, in a humoristic, complimentary way, of course.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
While cheaper standard fare often includes complimentary services, a la carte extras can add up.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Presented in partnership with the City of Encinitas, the free expo brought together dozens of local expert businesses in health, housing, finance, travel, fitness and senior services, along with the Live Well on Wheels (Live WOW) bus offering complimentary community resources.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Paul Thomas Anderson calls her the best special effect of the year, in a humoristic, complimentary way, of course.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
While cheaper standard fare often includes complimentary services, a la carte extras can add up.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for complimentary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentary
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While several found the texture of this one favorable, most felt like the strong vinegar flavor was a little too bitter to enjoy on sandwiches or dogs.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Roberts Court is also favorable to states’ rights and accompanying powers, including those at the expense of the federal government.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His repression and economic mismanagement mean Iran is in desperate and self-evident need of change, his people yearning to be freer and richer.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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While there could be other targets in the draft and free agency, those two make sense.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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After suffering defeat in the north London derby on his debut as Tottenham Hotspur interim manager, Igor Tudor must find a way to get a positive reaction out of his new players at Craven Cottage this Sunday.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Scouting America President and CEO Roger Krone acknowledged some backlash to the rebrand but described the overall response as a positive one that generated wider interest.—
Jamie Stengle,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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That short bed will be good for a younger child to complete a three-member family layout, and the optional 69 x 34-in (175 x 85-cm) single bed that can be added via a right-side expansion module rounds out the four-person setup.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2026
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The long straps that hang off your child's car seat are not optional.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2026
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The steep declines this week showed just how on edge investors are regarding AI — even when the news is good, or when doomsday scenarios are completely made out of thin air.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Garna showed some really good things in my time.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentary. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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