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 airline hopes the complimentary drinks will boost customer satisfaction and fill more seats.
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Reuters, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
The Aztecs offered two complimentary tickets to season ticket holders and also distributed tickets at community events.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
Each purchase includes a one-month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Each sailing will also include a complimentary pre-cruise hotel stay and free domestic airfare.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for complimentary
Reuters, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
The Aztecs offered two complimentary tickets to season ticket holders and also distributed tickets at community events.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
Each purchase includes a one-month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Each sailing will also include a complimentary pre-cruise hotel stay and free domestic airfare.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentary
Adjective
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Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel clouds.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Its surveys vary in their findings across time and can be either favorable or unfavorable to the government.—
Nina Khrushcheva,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This was the round when Liverpool lost yet again, Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League, Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca lost his cool but gained a few friends and Manchester United won a fairly straightforward, drama-free match.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Looking for a free mini puzzle?—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Always is going to get positive yards.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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In a positive sign, Nunoo was moving his hands and fingers, according to Sutton.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As part of the festivities in Cooperstown, Ichiro was invited to an optional golf outing.—
Brad Lefton,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Partnerships with platforms like Hometainment provide optional private chefs, mixologists, and wellness experts, turning a quiet night in into something memorable.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kerzka and the others did their best to comfort them, to bandage small wounds; the most critically injured were already at the hospital.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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But in one of his best performances in an Arsenal shirt so far, Zubimendi quickly went about making a difference.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentary. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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