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as in supplement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other
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as in to adorn
to serve as a completing element to
this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash
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Recent Examples of complement
Greg Manlove, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
And of those exactly 131 cells will die, leaving the animal with a complement of 959 somatic cells.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
Antonio Fuentes, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2024
To complement the eye-catching seasonal attire, Simpson opted to wear her hair in a messy bun with a distinct middle part and went with plenty of gold jewelry — including some large hoop earrings — to tie it all in.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Noun
This small fleece belt bag is a trendy complement to any outfit.
—Greg Manlove, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
And of those exactly 131 cells will die, leaving the animal with a complement of 959 somatic cells.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
An outfit is nothing without the right accessories, so don't forget to consider what sunglasses, beanie, or jewelry best complements your outfit.
—Antonio Fuentes, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2024
To complement the eye-catching seasonal attire, Simpson opted to wear her hair in a messy bun with a distinct middle part and went with plenty of gold jewelry — including some large hoop earrings — to tie it all in.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
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Mushrooms Edible mushrooms are among the most popular in superfoods and supplements, and for good reason.Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
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In the past, drones have been used to smuggle contraband into the prison, including cellphones, cellphone accessories, drugs and tobacco, weight loss supplements and other items, The War Zone reported.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Concerns over e-bike safety and the capacity of some models to break speed limits have been raised in Marin County communities over the past few years.Cameron Macdonald, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Prices are currently hovering around $70/bbl and OPEC is holding back nearly 5 million barrels per day of untapped production capacity against the world’s daily 103 million barrels of consumption.Christopher Helman, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Clooney spared no accessory, adorning her look with gold dangling earrings, gold-and-white bangles, and a pair of oversized square sunglasses.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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This awe-inspiring exhibit features a glowing, two-story Victorian-style gingerbread house in the hotel's grand lobby, adorned with more than 1,900 pounds of candies.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The volume of 196 pages features 150 illustrations and is housed in a luxury clamshell case and covered in the Loro Piana Tela Sergio fabric, crafted from cotton and linen.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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The sheer volume of updates—over half a million annually—highlights the complexity and difficulty in keeping track of relevant information, especially when only a small fraction pertains directly to the payments sector and an even smaller subset demands action.Roseanne Spagnuolo, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Historically reliant on Russian arms, with Russia accounting for 60 percent of its military imports in 2022, Vietnam is now seeking to diversify its suppliers and enhance domestic weapons production.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, bright and vibrant colors work to enhance the natural undertones and can even have a brightening effect.Jessica Fields, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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Law enforcement officers don't always wait to find a body before bringing a murder charge, though, like in the cases of missing Texas realtor Suzanne Simpson and missing Massachusetts real estate executive Ana Walshe.Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Most recently, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Adams' former top adviser, was charged with accepting bribes to expedite real estate approvals.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Behind quarterback Tom Ramsey’s 311 passing yards, UCLA dominated the second half to complete the comeback.Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Without the declaration, the process could have taken up to three years to complete given the amount of glass the agency needed to acquire, Metro’s senior manager of communications Maya Pogoda said.Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Neely Nights is a display that involves neighbors on Neely Street pitching in and decorating their own front lawns.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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In addition to its official appearances, the bald eagle can be seen today decorating all sorts of patriotic merchandise, serving as the mascot for hundreds of schools and even flying over major sporting events.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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