as in decorating
to serve as a completing element to
this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash
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Recent Examples of complementing
The best presents are those that bring us joy, sustenance and value over the long-term, complementing the sugar rush of short-term price spikes.
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Sandy Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The musical production and vocal performance of both artists manage to capture the romantic essence of the song, perfectly complementing its relaxed vibe.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
Throughout this book, Evans also recommends complementing cannabis flavors as opposed to trying to mask them.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
According to the hotel, the goal was to craft an experience that was both whimsical and immersive —something that captured the playful, interactive essence of art while complementing the spirited food concept.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
The three co-founders were perfectly complementing each other.
—Melinda Elmborg, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
On the same day, the airline will also launch new seasonal flights from Boston to Edinburgh, complementing its existing service to the Scottish city from its primary base at New York-JFK.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Influencers, enamored with its style and functionality, often flaunt it as a crossbody bag, seamlessly complementing casual outfits.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Rather than replacing jets, drones are increasingly complementing them.
—Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2024
Sandy Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The musical production and vocal performance of both artists manage to capture the romantic essence of the song, perfectly complementing its relaxed vibe.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
Throughout this book, Evans also recommends complementing cannabis flavors as opposed to trying to mask them.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
According to the hotel, the goal was to craft an experience that was both whimsical and immersive —something that captured the playful, interactive essence of art while complementing the spirited food concept.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
The three co-founders were perfectly complementing each other.
—Melinda Elmborg, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
On the same day, the airline will also launch new seasonal flights from Boston to Edinburgh, complementing its existing service to the Scottish city from its primary base at New York-JFK.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Influencers, enamored with its style and functionality, often flaunt it as a crossbody bag, seamlessly complementing casual outfits.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Rather than replacing jets, drones are increasingly complementing them.
—Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complementing
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Singing was more fun than decorating cookies.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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Drew also shared a surprising tree decorating hack.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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His works include a large-scale interpretation of New Zealand's native Weta bug along the first fairway and a series of oversized dragonflies with six-foot wingspans adorning a lake by the sixth fairway.Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Instead of the standard toppings, try adorning these mini pancakes with kimchi and fried eggs, salmon tartare or sauteed wild mushrooms.Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Firmware updates, essential for patching vulnerabilities and enhancing router functionality, are also largely ignored.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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This might involve granting clearance to select staff, contracting with specialized cybersecurity firms, or enhancing internal information technology capabilities.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Complementing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complementing. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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