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
Amenities: Outdoor baths, rooftop lounge, complimentary minibar, kitchenettes with microwave oven and electric cooktop, bar
Editor’s tip: Head down to the bar for a complimentary drink between 5 and 7 p.m.
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Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Bookings in all 13 rooms and suites include complimentary Southern breakfast.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
On the sustainable front, Faherty has continued to double down through its usage of recycled and renewable fabrics, low-impact dyes and finishes, plastic-free packaging, renewable electricity in stores, complimentary repairs and keeping fabric scraps and products out of landfills.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Thankfully, Saks Fifth Avenue makes larger purchases worth your while by offering complimentary standard shipping on orders of $300 or more with code FREESHIP.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
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Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Bookings in all 13 rooms and suites include complimentary Southern breakfast.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
On the sustainable front, Faherty has continued to double down through its usage of recycled and renewable fabrics, low-impact dyes and finishes, plastic-free packaging, renewable electricity in stores, complimentary repairs and keeping fabric scraps and products out of landfills.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Thankfully, Saks Fifth Avenue makes larger purchases worth your while by offering complimentary standard shipping on orders of $300 or more with code FREESHIP.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentary
Adjective
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Weekly, relative strength and seasonality are both favorable.—
Bill Sarubbi,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel clouds.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Officers were able to squeeze the animal’s head free from the grate after about 20 minutes, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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All three services have free tiers with similar features, though RingCentral Video supports slightly longer meetings.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The numbers paint a generally positive outlook that, according to these forecasters, should allow the nation to narrowly dodge a slump.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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With a proven track record of creating positive experiences and driving business success at SAP, Namita is dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, spearheading strategic initiatives and mentoring start-ups on holistic marketing and communications strategies.—
Namita Gupta-Hehl,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, WhatsApp assured users via BBC News that its suddenly ever-present blue circle is optional, despite being unremovable.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The dinner — black tie optional — is scheduled for May 22, with a reception for the top 25 wallets.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentary. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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