complementary
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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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