as in supplementary
related to each other in such a way that one completes the other
the complementary contributions of the cooking and cleanup committees were essential to the success of the church barbecue
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Recent Examples of complementary
People with mild to moderate acne can treat it at home with lifestyle changes, OTC medications, and complementary treatments.
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Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
Returning samples from Mars The European Space Agency plans to launch its ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover to the red planet in 2028, and the robotic explorer will carry a complementary instrument to SAM.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Successful brands will understand that the beauty landscape has expanded: e-commerce, social commerce and physical retail are not competing with each other but rather complementary elements shaping these new shopping habits and experiences.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Derik Queen and some complementary shooting was enough to keep the game within arm’s reach but never enough to get over the hump.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
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Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
Returning samples from Mars The European Space Agency plans to launch its ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover to the red planet in 2028, and the robotic explorer will carry a complementary instrument to SAM.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Successful brands will understand that the beauty landscape has expanded: e-commerce, social commerce and physical retail are not competing with each other but rather complementary elements shaping these new shopping habits and experiences.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Derik Queen and some complementary shooting was enough to keep the game within arm’s reach but never enough to get over the hump.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complementary
Adjective
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Save the data deep dives for supplementary materials or in support of audience questions that arise.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Mar. 2025
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More than half of side hustlers juggle multiple side hustles to create several income streams, with most using it as a secondary, supplementary source of income.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The baseline tariff went into effect at 12:01 am EDT Saturday, and the reciprocal tariffs will begin April 9.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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Back as Elon Musk for Trump’s rambling Rose Garden announcement of reciprocal tariffs kneecapping the global economy, the literally and figuratively glitchy DOGE chief offered an increasingly anti-Tesla America a new electric option.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Shared goals, cultural fit and mutual trust are preconditions for success in creating marketing campaigns that resonate with your audience.—
Michael Kuzminov,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Martin and Fabry connected over a mutual friend in Ibiza two years ago, and instantly bonded.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Complementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complementary. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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