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 company also partnered with Chase to offer a complimentary subscription to Apple TV for its Sapphire Reserve credit card holders.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Attendees are offered complimentary sparkling water or wine.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy complimentary beer provided by Fossil Cove Brewery, wine, soft drinks and light snacks.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2025
The prize is a 1-night stay in a deluxe suite at The Surrey Hotel during the months of October 2025-March 2026 and a complimentary 60-minute custom facial spa treatment.
—Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for complimentary
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Attendees are offered complimentary sparkling water or wine.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy complimentary beer provided by Fossil Cove Brewery, wine, soft drinks and light snacks.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2025
The prize is a 1-night stay in a deluxe suite at The Surrey Hotel during the months of October 2025-March 2026 and a complimentary 60-minute custom facial spa treatment.
—Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for complimentary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentary
Adjective
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Begin mapping out the end of the season, identifying favorable matchups to exploit.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The orders come at a literal higher cost, but until POKS can establish partnerships with more favorable retailers, Amazon is its best and only option.—
Mara Weinraub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The container itself is made of BPA-free, food-grade plastic.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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The six-week academy, free to town residents, gives an inside look at various town departments.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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A number of positive changes are being made around the world, of course, as green alternatives like electric vehicles and solar panels become more widely adopted—and affordable.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
12 Oct. 2025
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These connections have been known to have a positive health impact overall, but researchers at Cornell University focused on the long-term advantages for biological aging.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The cost per night, including taxes and additional fees (cleaning fees are often extra—and not optional), can quickly add up.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His free-throw stroke looked good, buoyed by sinking all but two of his eight attempts.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Another factor is whether your partnership's no-trump range is a strict 15-17 or includes good 14-counts.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentary. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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