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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Recent Examples of complements

Noun

The vibrant shade complements just about everything—from crisp summer whites and denim to beachwear and evening looks. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026 The key is freeing up time for core expertise, ensuring AI complements human judgment for a clear return on investment. — Terdawn Deboe, Forbes.com, 29 July 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 Make sure the music stays in the background and complements, not competes with, the conversation. — Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026

Verb

Experienced workers show no such decline, often seeing flat or rising employment where AI complements their roles. — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Experts recommend choosing a kitchen cabinet style that complements the house’s architecture. — The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026 Like the ever-popular Shark ChillPill, this device has a sleek metallic finish that actually complements a good outfit instead of cramping your style. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 Exclusively at Crate & Barrel, the Marin Blue Bowl features a gorgeous deep slate-blue ceramic finish that complements the iconic stand mixer, whether yours is classic white or one of the 40-plus other colors available. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026 The former brings rich, caramel notes, while the latter adds a lighter, floral sweetness that complements orange zest, cardamom, and cinnamon. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026 Japan similarly complements its healthcare reforms with its own measures that enable older workers to remain economically active. — Runchana Pongsaparn, Fortune, 31 July 2026 The soft almond silhouette perfectly complements the manicure’s delicate, juicy finish. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 July 2026 According to city planning staff, the mix of home designs and elevations is intended to create visual variety throughout the neighborhood while maintaining a cohesive streetscape that complements surrounding development. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for complements

Noun

What starts as a reasonable desire to prevent disease can escalate into constant testing and rigid routines built around an ever-growing roster of supplements and experimental remedies.

— John Vorwald, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
This popular brand makes supplements for men, women and children.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

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The hardware platform comes in scalable capacities between 60 kWh and 400 kWh and is currently undergoing the formal classification process for DNV marine certification.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
Haney rejected these claims, saying amendments limit the bill to tickets for events at venues with capacities under 3,000.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of capacities

Verb

Being the kind of person who adorns themselves compulsively opens you up to a slew of corny metaphors that, against your will, feel deeply relevant to you.

— Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
For the past two decades, Caneer has co-chaired an endowed swimming scholarship honoring his former coach, Dick Anderson, whose name also adorns the university’s swimming facility.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 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

Noun

Slowing demand for electric vehicles, lost market share to Chinese competitors and higher borrowing costs have created the perfect storm over the past five years, as sales volumes continue to slump well below pre-pandemic levels.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026
There is no guarantee that the collaboration will produce commercially scalable quantum computers, and the companies have not disclosed detailed specifications, production volumes or a timetable for the new hardware.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of volumes

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Rocketdyne is returning as an independent company as AE Industrial Partners completes its purchase of L3Harris Technologies’ space propulsion, power, and electronics units, Space News reports.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
The 10-track Living Proof completes an evolution that began long before the group’s 2024 rebrand after 16 years as Mike and the Moonpies.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of completes

Verb

While designers and merchants remain in control of strategic decisions, AI enhances their expertise by analyzing demand signals, surfacing insights and recommending actions that humans can evaluate.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Peters has been open about his substance use, arguing that his particular pharmaceutical regimen enhances his productivity and cognitive capabilities.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026

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