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complement

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




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"Their experience and perspective will complement the strong foundation already in place, and we look forward to working together."

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

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

The pair’s voices complement each other, striking a balance between relaxed contemplation and intensity.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

The resistant sweetness that breaks open at last to deliver peanut butter—the oil and salt which complement the sweet pull of caramel.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison

"The committee recognises that this temporary subsidy complements, rather than replaces, AEL's continuing work to secure the most competitive wholesale fuel procurement arrangements available."

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Working with the U.S. and other countries complements EU-level efforts to diversify, the spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Their unobtrusive placement complements their immersive musicality, hitherto only possible outdoors with high-end earphones or headphones connected to sophisticated digital acoustic conversion equipment costing a bundle.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 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

Her day dress is buttercup yellow and perfectly complements her new skin color—a dusky light brown, like warmed milk with cinnamon and nutmeg stirred into it.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

Another considered a deep-green leotard whose verdant shade complemented the florals of her wrap skirt.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

One of the great achievements attributed to manager Lionel Scaloni was being the first coach to build a team that complemented Messi rather than relying on him.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

It is complemented by a 2020 print by the artist Dread Scott, an image of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

“The main level features a spectacular primary suite, complemented by an upper-level second primary suite and four additional bedroom suites,” adds the listing.

From MarketWatch May 18, 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

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

But experts say it is meant to be part of a robust clean energy portfolio, complementing other renewable sources, such as solar power and battery energy storage.

From Los Angeles Times May 24, 2026

Outdoors was the end of something, an irrevocable, physical fact, defining and complementing our metaphysical condition.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison




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