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complementary

[kom-pluh-men-tuh-ree, -tree] / ˌkɒm pləˈmɛn tə ri, -tri /


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In reality, the two are complementary: Quantum systems are expected to act as powerful supplements, tackling problems that would otherwise take prohibitive time, energy, or processing power to solve.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The two companies are complementary in terms of geography, with Jasa Armada Indonesia in west Indonesia and Pelindo Marine Service across central-eastern Indonesia, which limits overlap.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 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

Together, these discoveries suggest that nutrients from both plant and animal sources may work in complementary ways to support the immune system.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

Vincent experiments with bright colors as well as complementary colors.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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