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complement

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




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The discovery may ultimately help researchers design interventions that complement physical activity, particularly for people whose muscles no longer respond as effectively to exercise.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Inside, soaring ceilings and an expansive floor plan create an airy atmosphere, while coastal-inspired furnishings complement the home’s enviable location.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

Mahmood confirmed that the review will report within six months, and complement the existing work of Sir Robert Buckland, who is leading a separate review into the murder of Sir David.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Charmingly detailed black-and-white illustrations by Chloe Bristol complement the book’s warmhearted tone—for despite its potentially gloomy premise, “The Lost Three” is far from morose.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 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

Inside her bedroom, the rich red complements a wooden-and-woven bed frame found on Facebook Marketplace and textiles she’s collected from trips to Guatemala and Morocco.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

“The strength on one side complements a gap on the other side,” Seibly said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

JPMorgan said the humanoids can be complements rather than substitutes for human labor.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

Each one has her singular presence — Trachtenberg plucky and inspiring; Panettiere charming and bold — but together, they’re beautiful complements.

From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026

But as we shall see in chapter 6, using a comma to separate a subject from its predicate or a verb from one of its complements is among the most grievous sins of mispunctuation.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

Neutron imaging allowed the team to confirm earlier observations, examine large bones including Scotty's rib without damaging them, and obtain additional image contrast that complemented the information gathered through other methods.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

Data, says Midtjylland's Kjaer, is "extremely important because it gives you an objective tool you can lean towards" when complemented by years of decision-making experience.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Ultimately, the tracks would be complemented with multiple sound walls and shields, the latter clear structures designed to block coaster rumbles and audience screams.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

Strong consumer interest is being complemented by central and state governments’ supportive EV policies, the analysts note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

We complemented each other in all the important ways and made a great team.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry

“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

They wear fashionable gowns that do not match exactly but coordinate beautifully, one complementing the other.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern


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