How to Use complement in a Sentence

complement

1 of 2 noun

• The scarf is a perfect complement to her outfit.
• In tone and structure, the show feels like a complement to the book.
  — Nadine Zylberberg, ELLE, 3 Mar. 2023
• This cologne is the perfect complement to the man who loves a classy and bold look.
  — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
• The touch of a vinegar is a good complement to the saltiness of the chicken filet.
  — cleveland.com, 22 Aug. 2019
• The fluttery falsies and pinky nude lip gloss are a great complement to the eye and face.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 12 Aug. 2021
• The oozing yolk adds a rich complement to the juicy meat and is just perfect.
  — Larry Olmsted, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2018
• What's the perfect complement to a meal laced with glass?
  — Barbara Hijek, Sun-Sentinel.com, 5 Oct. 2017
• Sauce: The sauce is served hot out of the kitchen and is a tangy complement that holds its own.
  — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Jan. 2018
• Not all sauropod had the same complement of air sacs, though.
  — Brian Switek, Scientific American Blog Network, 15 May 2017
• The perfect complement to a flowing dress to wear on stage?
  — Town & Country, 6 Mar. 2023
• Choose a liqueur that will act as a complement to the other flavors in your dessert.
  — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 25 Feb. 2022
• And the dark chocolate chunks are a delicious complement to the ice cream.
  — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 8 June 2023
• The color is the perfect complement to her client's skin tone.
  — Kelsi Zimmerman, Allure, 7 Oct. 2018
• Pair it with a wine for the perfect complement to your tasting menu.
  — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2022
• It was seen as a complement to the main network, and had its own team of anchors.
  — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Dec. 2022
• Plus its colorful nature is a nice complement to the show in the sky.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2022
• The wine’s structure is a perfect complement to seafood and will cut the richness of the feta.
  — Michael Austin, chicagotribune.com, 21 Mar. 2018
• The trick is making strength and grace complement each other.
  — Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2022
• And their homemade sauce is the perfect complement to their meaty bones.
  — Brenda Cain, cleveland, 30 Dec. 2019
• The salty, boozy sauce is the perfect complement to warm, ripe peaches.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 July 2023
• Stocks and bonds are a complement to each other, akin to the peanut butter and jelly in that free lunch.
  — Stacy Francis, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022
• But that was without a true passing threat as a complement.
  — Jake Lourim, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2018
• The boxes complement, rather than upend, the core record.
  — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2021
• The Swiss-dot trimmed dress featured leather at the sleeves, a nice complement to the corset-like belt.
  — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 13 July 2018
• As if that’s not enough, the homemade creamy gravy is a perfect complement.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2023
• My job is to make sure they're set up for that and that those two complement one another.
  — CBS News, 24 Nov. 2021
• It’s a rich, woodsy complement to slices of the mild, meaty tenderloin.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 19 Oct. 2021
• Wisconsin hasn’t had its full complement of tight ends for the last month.
  — Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2021
• The cotton-polyester blend top is the perfect complement to basic jeans or shorts.
  — Esther Carlstone, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2023
• Olive oil complements just about every go-to dish in any cuisine.
  — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2023

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complement

2 of 2 verb

• The shirt complements the suit nicely.
• The soup and salad complement each other well.
• The width of the tie should complement the width of the collar.
  — Katherine MacLane, Town & Country, 3 Dec. 2013
• The rocks have warm reddish tones that complement the reds of the mulch.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Nov. 2022
• View the full menu of items at carversutah.com/menu, and check the styles that complement any steak.
  — The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Aug. 2022
• The key is to use the finish in a way that will complement the overall look of the room and not overwhelm the space.
  — Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, 22 May 2019
• Crisp whites and soft blues complement the warm wood floors in the entry hall.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 18 June 2021
• When the stars align on these things, the two works can complement each other as two sides of the same coin.
  — Michael Nordine, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2019
• And the rear diffuser has been stretched upwards to complement the changes to the nose.
  — Michael Harley, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2021
• Give your mouth the heft and chew of wheat berries to complement spicy slices of pork or beef and crunchy vegetables.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2022
• View the full menu of items at carversutah.com/menu, and check the various styles that complement any steak.
  — The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Nov. 2022
• Both the bride and bridesmaid’s looks should work hand in hand to complement each other.
  — Vogue, 10 Feb. 2022
• Something to complement that new chair is a snazzy new set of headphones.
  — Jon Winkler, USA TODAY, 4 June 2021
• Overall, pick something that will complement the piece and that is the right scale.
  — The Seattle Times, 13 Sep. 2017
• This time, its defense could not complement well enough for a win.
  — Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Oct. 2021
• The leaves complement the peacock feather prints on the seat, and that plays off the peacock chair over there.
  — Amanda Long, Washington Post, 8 May 2023
• Make sure to look for a cheese that will complement your bread (or vice versa).
  — Catherine Lo, Good Housekeeping, 12 May 2021
• Does blonde hair complement your eye color and skin tone?
  — Tatjana Freund, Marie Claire, 1 July 2020
• Near the entrance, travertine walls complement the color of the façade.
  — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2022
• Not too bright, but enough warmth to complement the warmth in Black skin and still stand out against it.
  — Essence, 28 July 2021
• The tiny holes, complemented by busy prints, mean that the suits appear opaque from the outside eye.
  — Julia Ries, Health, 29 June 2023
• In terms of neutrals, warm, earth tones complement those rich hues well.
  — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 30 Nov. 2022
• Grab a canvas and three paint colors that complement your space.
  — Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2022
• The chemistry is strong, as all of its weapons have learned to complement one another.
  — Dallas News, 9 Feb. 2023
• Sparked with mint, this berry sauce is bright and fruity, with just enough acid to complement the richness of the turkey.
  — Sean Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023
• To complement these rosy shades, the overall palette is kept calm and neutral.
  — Alyssa Bird, ELLE Decor, 7 Sep. 2023
• To complement his lean, the Prince wasn't afraid to showcase pure joy with a crack of a genuine smile.
  — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 10 Apr. 2021
• Pirone would like to bring in businesses that complement those already at the plaza.
  — Akira Kyles, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 7 Nov. 2019
• The 8-inch high-rise fit will support you and complement any style of bra too.
  — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2023
• The wine’s round texture will complement the shrimp, and its herbal components will add nice depth to the dish.
  — Michael Austin, chicagotribune.com, 21 Mar. 2018

Last Updated: 23 Apr 2024