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complementary

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


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He believes his interviews, which focus more on the guest's personal life, are "complementary" to those offered by major media outlets.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Future studies will look more closely at how methionine works, whether other amino acids may produce similar or complementary effects, and how the findings might translate to people.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

“Each company will be better positioned to grow within a focused portfolio of complementary businesses.”

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Then there are their complementary economies: Russia as a major exporter of oil, gas and other raw materials, and China's industrial economy providing a vast market for them.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

He learns about color theory, and especially about complementary colors.

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




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