1
as in favorable
expressing approval
the novel received overwhelmingly complimentary reviews
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2
as in free
not costing or charging anything
the airline will continue to give out complimentary soft drinks on all domestic flights
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Recent Examples of complimentary
The source added that the team is proactively reaching out to impacted customers with full refunds, along with a gesture of appreciation – offering a complimentary item of their choice while inventory is being replenished.
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Elizabeth Stanton, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Last, but certainly not least, one of my favorite features of the Genesis GV80 is its extensive warranty: 10 years for the powertrain, a 5-year limited warranty, and 3 years of complimentary maintenance.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Tillman has shown flashes but is far from a sure thing, while Jeudy is a solid complimentary option.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Much like Under Canvas, complimentary s’mores are available.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Stanton, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Last, but certainly not least, one of my favorite features of the Genesis GV80 is its extensive warranty: 10 years for the powertrain, a 5-year limited warranty, and 3 years of complimentary maintenance.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Tillman has shown flashes but is far from a sure thing, while Jeudy is a solid complimentary option.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Much like Under Canvas, complimentary s’mores are available.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentary
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Two women in the crowd sporting red Trump caps appeared to be outnumbered by audience members who took a more favorable stance toward Casten and the Democrats.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s temporary halt will likely push tariffs on India to a baseline of 10% — at least for now — giving it a more favorable entry into the U.S.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2025
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Officers were able to squeeze the animal’s head free from the grate after about 20 minutes, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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Aided by the latest tech exemptions and a possible auto industry exemption, U.S. financial markets finished in positive ground Monday.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Just imagine how positive so many of Harvard’s alumni, partners, faculty, and current students must feel due to the position taken by the University.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Tornado Cash is comprised of immutable smart contracts and an optional user interface with enhanced privacy features, which the DOJ claims the developers controlled.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The other three graduated and were on optional practical training (OPT).—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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After a week full of monstrous swings, the S&P 500 posted its best weekly performance since November 23, while the Nasdaq saw its best week since November 2022, according to the financial data firm FactSet.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Shorts are the only categories whose winners are ineligible for best picture, acting, screenplay or any other major Oscar, due to their length.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentary. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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