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complement

[kom-pluh-muhnt, kom-pluh-ment] / ˈkɒm plə mənt, ˈkɒm pləˌmɛnt /




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It’s sweet, tangy, and pickley—the perfect complement to backyard cookouts.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

“Everyone has their own thing ... I think we complement each other and push each other to strive for greatness.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

AI can complement human growth, but we must be careful to keep it the servant, never the master.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

The aim was to complement existing GP practices, said Constance.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

“They’re not meant to be identical; they’re meant to complement one another. Differences make things beautiful as a whole.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

"Aerial support complements the extensive work already being undertaken by firefighters and partner agencies on the ground and enhances our ability to limit the spread of fire where conditions allow."

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

There’s the creaminess of the butter, which complements the richness of the dates.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

The group is pushing for the creation of more guardrails, incentives and institutions to “steer AI in a direction that complements humans and benefits society.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

The outdoor entertaining areas were also refreshed with new landscaping and elegant iron furniture that complements the home’s timeless aesthetic.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

“Thank you, Mrs. Cameron. And, may I say, that sweater certainly complements your eye color.”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

The listing highlights the home’s airy areas: “The open floor plan, complemented by floor-to-ceiling glass doors, seamlessly integrates the indoors with the outdoors, offering an extraordinary living experience.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

The 20-year-old's huge serve and defensive solidity is complemented by fluid movement, best demonstrated in a magnificent quarter-final win over Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

By the 2000s, some franchises offered games that fleshed out or complemented the worlds depicted on the silver screen.

From Barron's May 26, 2026

Reviving prize law could be complemented by Congress’s issuing letters of marque and reprisal.

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 2026

His eyes were big and they complemented his full cheekbones, which looked as if he had something in his mouth.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah

“We are excited to see ramping growth in the Wayfair business and complementing that with outsized growth from our specialty and luxury brands,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

If L7 was a statement, Finch was its punctuation, her crayon-bright hair complementing a radiant humanity.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

“These gains are entirely driven by high-intensity adopters with entry-level jobs rising by about 12%, suggesting that heavy AI investment is complementing workforce growth rather than replacing workers,” says Slok.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

At D-Wave’s latest investor day, management noted that system sales were increasingly contributing to top-line growth, complementing steady quantum-computing-as-a-service revenue.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

Just like he said—all so different, but complementing one another into the most beautiful rosary ever created.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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