Thesaurus results for COMPLEMENTS

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noun

plural of complement

as in supplements

something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other

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as in capacities

the largest number or amount that something can hold a full complement of sailors on the ship

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complements

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verb

present tense third-person singular of complement

as in adorns

to serve as a completing element to this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash

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Noun

The soft gray-white rattan complements the tailored beige high-density comfort cushions and creates an airy backdrop for your ever-evolving collection of seasonal all-weather pillows and throws. — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 Fabletics is evolving from its digital origins, using physical stores as strategic complements and brand destinations. — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The vibrant shade complements just about everything—from crisp summer whites and denim to beachwear and evening looks. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026 Rather than predicting a specific outcome, the letter calls for more research, as well as new incentives, guardrails, and institutions to ensure AI complements human workers and benefits society. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 14 July 2026 On solar and regenerative recovery, Nimtsch argues both are useful complements to stored battery energy rather than substitutes for it. — IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026 The heat- and wear-resistant PBT keycaps can take a real beating, and the all-white backlighting complements the overall vibe quite well. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026 Cinnamon Cinnamon's warm, spicy flavor complements drinks like apple cider and baked goods like cookies, pumpkin pie, and sweet bread. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 June 2026 Other interventions, like non-surgical or surgical skin tightening procedures, can be helpful complements, too. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Apr. 2026

Verb

Our goal should be creating a destination around the Arena that complements Sawgrass Mills and our Corporate Park, generates economic activity, and enhances Sunrise while protecting residents’ quality of life. — Neil Kerch, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 For some sartorial bonus points, experiment with colorful boots in a shade that matches or complements your dress. — Catie Pusateri, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2026 Leisure Travel Vans The standard Wonder FX floor plan complements this front flex lounge with a completely independent lounge area in the rear passenger-side corner. — New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026 It’s crafted with a blend of cotton, polyester, and elastane, which provides stretch for all-day wear and a flattering fit that complements any piece in your wardrobe. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2026 Such covert activity complements Moscow’s efforts to continue to develop its broadcast propaganda apparatus worldwide. — RenÉe Diresta, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026 My voice is so low that a woman’s texture, or that range, always complements my voice well. — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026 This is precisely why one of your first purchases this season should be a fall jacket for women that complements and enhances your outfit, rather than hiding it. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026 Its flowing skirt complements its flowing short sleeves while the smocked top adds a tailored look. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for complements

Noun

All four movies exhibit Mackenzie’s knack for trenchant social and political commentary slightly heightened by his elegance as a dramatist and visceral genre filmmaker, and all are accompanied by illuminating supplements.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026
Supplements, on the other hand, are regulated under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, which holds manufacturers responsible for ensuring that their supplements are safe and properly labeled.

— Andrew Yockey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

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These are precisely the capacities organizations rely on when employees are being asked to learn new systems, reconsider priorities, navigate ambiguity and make decisions in unfamiliar circumstances.

— Shahrzad Jalali, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
With awe, the feeling of smallness is inspired by something that makes our own concerns and capacities seem trivial – something like God or the divine.

— Robert A. Ballingall, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of capacities

Verb

Reflecting on his career as a whole, Domingo says he is often guided by advice from prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage, part of which adorns his left arm as a tattoo.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
The story of Sue and Ron Wilson's life together, happily spanning 60 years, adorns their apartment.

— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of adorns

Noun

Many that have identifiable biological correlates and are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality — including loneliness, aging, and chronic stress — are not typically understood as diseases.

— Max Moser, STAT, 9 July 2026
Emerging research suggests those experiences may have measurable biological correlates.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 2026

Definition of correlates

Verb

Instead, old-school Milanese glamour decorates every one of the 301 rooms and suites.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Lynda Levin, right, looks on as Cheryl Goodman decorates a stone during a vigil to honor of the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks in Israel at the Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana in Munster, Indiana Wednesday October 7, 2026.

— Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

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Storyteller Overland Storyteller also enhances the rear’s role as a storage garage, adding MOLLE-style organizational panels to the underside of the bed.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Mexar developed Vapor, a wearable fan for frontline workers that enhances the body’s natural evaporative cooling.

— Hannah Singleton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

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