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complement
noun as in companion, counterpart
Example Sentences
Burgundy wine, beef demi-glace, sage and thyme complement the sweetness of the onions in this rich gravy.
Beaujolais can also benefit from a slight chill, which makes it a refreshing complement to the feast.
The Singapore-based company has leveraged its strong balance sheet to buy overseas businesses that complement its existing operations, he says.
But Patrick Huey, an adviser with offices in Naples, Fla., and Portland, Ore., said to consider such opportunities “only after thorough vetting and always as a complement, not a core, holding.”
A new sunken firepit was installed low to complement the house.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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