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complement

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




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Within fulfillment, AI also works to complement broader operational changes.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

"Kalshi should be seen as a complement to traditional polling," head of communications Elisabeth Diana told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

Hieronimus said L'Oreal's brands SkinCeuticals and Kiehl's have products "that have been designed to work alongside and complement GLP-1 and its side effects on skin sagging" and other effects related to rapid weight loss.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Stores needed to be distinct, but complement each other.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

I was only planning to get a trim, but she and Avery think I should go shoulder-length and get side bangs, which would complement my face shape.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

Schneider said the deal complements its own industrial AI data foundation, but investors reacted negatively, as Schneider stock fell 8% in early Paris trade.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

Its more mobile footprint in the Philippines complements the U.S. presence in Japan, where America has permanent bases that host tens of thousands of troops.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 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

Layered images hint at the underlying complexity while St. Vincent’s “Slow Disco” complements the meditative rhythm.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

This demandingness is called government, and it can also be seen in the way that verbs and adjectives are picky about their complements.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

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

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

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

That combination raises the possibility of developing treatments that change how the body handles energy, potentially complementing medications that primarily work by reducing appetite.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

When Dick’s bought Foot Locker last year, the move had the potential to increase Dick’s customer base in urban areas, where Foot Locker stores were concentrated, complementing Dick’s stores in the suburbs.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026

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

From Salon ● Jul. 21, 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

I saw my work as complementing Barack’s success in establishing the 2010 Affordable Care Act, which greatly increased access to health insurance for all Americans.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama


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