complementary
Example Sentences
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“Each company will be better positioned to grow within a focused portfolio of complementary businesses.”
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Scott-Wright told the BBC she has "never claimed to be a medical doctor" and her role with families is "complementary to - not a replacement for - medical advice from qualified healthcare professionals".
From BBC • May 5, 2026
"Our findings suggest that coffee, whether caffeinated or decaffeinated, can influence health in distinct but complementary ways."
From Science Daily • May 3, 2026
“The MFC would be complementary to other security maritime task forces, including the maritime planning effort the U.K. and France are leading,” the cable reads.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
"So, Katniss, about your costume for the opening ceremonies. My partner, Portia, is the stylist for your fellow tribute, Peeta. And our current thought is to dress you in complementary costumes," says Cinna.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
Vocabulary lists containing complementary
The Hidden Oracle
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The Night Circus
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"The Hunger Games" Vocabulary from Chapter 5
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