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complementary

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


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Anne Marie, a beauty and complementary therapist with her own successful business, was at a pub in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, with her cousins on the night of the incident.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The neural network is trained using two complementary diffraction images, one captured with a vertical polarizer and one without.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

This coordinated approach reflects elected officials’ determination to address anticompetitive practices while also pursuing complementary housing policies.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“Our values, combined with our complementary strengths, will ensure these tools are used with the same care and responsibility with which they were built,” Affleck said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

"So, Katniss, about your costume for the opening ceremonies. My partner, Portia, is the stylist for your fellow tribute, Peeta. And our current thought is to dress you in complementary costumes," says Cinna.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins