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complement

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




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They come in many forms, and although they have faced criticism for high fees and complex rules, they can — when structured carefully — complement a diversified portfolio for people concerned about outliving their savings.

From MarketWatch

Startups have long been known for paying lower base salaries complemented by generous equity packages—ones that might or might not pay out.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Perry Ellis item could complement an existing wardrobe rather than requiring the customer to rebuild their entire closet to fit a single expensive statement piece.

From Salon

For now, these modes certainly complement each other, as a recent Iranian attack on a U.S. medical company’s data demonstrates.

From Salon

“Collaboration and research do not conflict with any thoughtful regulatory effort; they complement it,” Justice John Paul Stevens wrote in his Massachusetts v.

From Salon