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complement

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




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Promoters said the bill would complement proposed amendments to the country's existing mental health laws.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Draped in a torn white skirt and black fishnet gloves to complement, she wailed “I hate when girls die.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

All Snead required from the draft was players who would complement his superstars.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

"Just to narrow it down to the subtypes of macrophages responsible for this complement protein production was very challenging."

From Science Daily Aug. 26, 2026

The company was right not to revise it to Think Differently: the verb think can take an adjectival complement which refers to the nature of the thoughts being entertained.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

JPMorgan said the humanoids can be complements rather than substitutes for human labor.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

Ed Bartlam, co-founder of Underbelly, said: "Set against the magnificent backdrop of St George's Hall, we're looking forward to working with the local community to create a new seasonal highlight that complements Liverpool's festive calendar."

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

There’s the creaminess of the butter, which complements the richness of the dates.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

Working with the U.S. and other countries complements EU-level efforts to diversify, the spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

“Thank you, Mrs. Cameron. And, may I say, that sweater certainly complements your eye color.”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

The stories of dead Jews, Ms. Horn reminds us, must be complemented by an understanding of the traditions, texts and practices of living ones.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

AFP therefore complemented the global picture by independently analysing data from the European Copernicus programme.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

The listing highlights the home’s airy areas: “The open floor plan, complemented by floor-to-ceiling glass doors, seamlessly integrates the indoors with the outdoors, offering an extraordinary living experience.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

One of the great achievements attributed to manager Lionel Scaloni was being the first coach to build a team that complemented Messi rather than relying on him.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

The two suffragists complemented one another, much like Anthony and Stanton.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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

But experts say it is meant to be part of a robust clean energy portfolio, complementing other renewable sources, such as solar power and battery energy storage.

From Los Angeles Times May 24, 2026

“U.S. AI-linked manufacturing isn’t substituting imports, it’s complementing ever-increasing U.S. imports of AI-related goods,” said Olivia White, director of the McKinsey Global Institute.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 18, 2026

Outdoors was the end of something, an irrevocable, physical fact, defining and complementing our metaphysical condition.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison




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