complementary
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My sense is that spouses often have shared interests and complementary skills, which can make for a great business partnership.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
One reason is because they perform complementary jobs.
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
"This industry-revitalising transaction brings together two exceptional global businesses with highly complementary geographic footprints and innovation platforms," the joint statement said.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Her lips were coated in a complementary coral gloss, and a bit of the color had strayed beyond the borders.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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