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
Jerry Jones was very complimentary of McCarthy immediately following their last home game, a 26-24 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Dec. 22.
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Jon MacHota, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
There’s a noon countdown with party favors and complimentary toast of alcohol and non-alcohol beverages for kids and adults.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Dec. 2024
Enjoy a four-course prix fixe dinner with one complimentary drink and a glass of Champagne.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
The minibar – stocked with complimentary soft drinks and crisp, savoury cookies – is a welcome touch, while heated floors keep toes toasty on cooler mornings.
—Scott Campbell, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jon MacHota, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
There’s a noon countdown with party favors and complimentary toast of alcohol and non-alcohol beverages for kids and adults.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Dec. 2024
Enjoy a four-course prix fixe dinner with one complimentary drink and a glass of Champagne.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
The minibar – stocked with complimentary soft drinks and crisp, savoury cookies – is a welcome touch, while heated floors keep toes toasty on cooler mornings.
—Scott Campbell, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentary
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For the DraftKings and the FanDuel’s of the world, the companies can respond by offering less favorable odds to bettors in high-tax jurisdictions.Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Francisco has raised a hypothetical to show how the ban affects TikTok, asking the justices to imagine the Chinese government using leverage over Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' international empire to force the Washington Post to write favorable articles about China.Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Leaders' responses to this complexity may not always be ideal; many tend to give undue credence to complex thinking, viewing it as inherently positive rather than striving for simplification (confirmation bias).Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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He’s got No. 2/3 upside and this season has been a positive step in that direction.Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Tickets for Mega Millions are $2 each, with an optional $1 Megaplier to increase non-jackpot prizes.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Allwood even sells additional wall planks and an exterior awning (currently unavailable) as optional add-ons.Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Bottomless mimosas are only a good value after your fourth mimosa, and most teens are plenty tanked after two.JiJi Lee, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentary. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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