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
Capital One customers enrolled in different tiers of the Venture travel reward programs can receive complimentary access or pay a fee for themselves and guests, depending on their membership level, according to the company’s website for lounges.
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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Pros & cons Access over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide with a complimentary Priority PassTM Select membership, plus every Chase Sapphire Lounge® by The Club with two guests.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
While getting acclimated to his new coach’s offensive sets, the future Hall of Famer was complimentary at the time.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
There will also be a complimentary buffet from Moretti's.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Pros & cons Access over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide with a complimentary Priority PassTM Select membership, plus every Chase Sapphire Lounge® by The Club with two guests.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
While getting acclimated to his new coach’s offensive sets, the future Hall of Famer was complimentary at the time.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
There will also be a complimentary buffet from Moretti's.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentary
Adjective
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Banks are also preparing to fight for more favorable language.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Scientists see this as a much more favorable alternative to nuclear deflection, which would use a powerful nuclear bomb to destroy the asteroid.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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While Ekwonu only has one year left on his deal, the Panthers also need to figure out center in 2026 with Cade Mays, Austin Corbett and Brady Christensen heading to free agency as well.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The moratorium will halt the initial stages of free agency in which teams would seek to deliver qualifying offers and franchise tag designations to players.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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The agreement could indicate that Apple continues to struggle with developing a competitive, in-house AI model, but the news is being viewed by Wall Street as a positive sign for the iPhone maker.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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With the judicial branch intact and an alternative to MAGA showing early signs of growth inside the Republican Party, 2026 and the years that follow offer the chance for profound and positive change.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For debris handling, Beatbot highlights an ultra-large six-liter debris capacity with fine filtration, and its CES release describes an optional three-micron ultra-fine filter for tighter particle capture.—
IE Creative Studio,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The use of personal protective equipment is optional but encouraged for those who choose to wear it.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In the first half, the defensive activity and competitive spirit were far better against the league’s best team, a night after Miami came up woefully short in both of those areas against the league’s worst team.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentary. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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