complement
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More often, they become more interesting because they have a cinematic complement.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Puig’s CEO, Jose Manuel Albesa, said the group would continue to approach acquisitions that complement its portfolio, and that it remains confident in its strength as a standalone company for long-term value generation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
If you wish to hold a group of individual technology stocks, it might be a good idea to add exposure to some steady growers to complement your exposure to the generative artificial intelligence trade.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Researchers say this approach could eventually complement other Alzheimer's treatments, including anti-amyloid antibody drugs.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
A human in such a room was expected not to rest or sit or even relax, but rather pose, thereby transforming himself into a human furnishing that would complement the decor as well as possible.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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