complemented

verb

past tense of complement
as in adorned
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 complemented The dynamic collection was complemented by fabrics engineered to reveal high contrasts in the wash, laser-friendly fabrics and high-performance stretch constructions and sateen. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Support from the faculty was enthusiastic, and Louise worked closely with professors in many departments to ensure the museum’s exhibitions complemented their classes. — Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 The watch’s futuristic design perfectly captures the ethos of the company, with its spaceship-style, vortex-like time display set across three discs, complemented by a spinning tourbillon in the middle. — Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026 Facial and body treatments are always complemented by products from French brand Anne Semonin. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026 This article was complemented with information from el Nuevo Herald’s wire services. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 This was complemented by crochet, fringing, shells and pearls. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 This funding complemented at least $200 million in investments from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for the discovery or development of these drugs as well as undisclosed spending by Vertex to develop and commercialize these products. — Fred D. Ledley, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 Udon Fifty’s dark broth will be complemented by housemade noodles and tempura that’s lacquered with a proprietary blend. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complemented
  1. adorned
  2. decorated
  3. completed
Verb
  • The photos Radomski shared to her Instagram page show herself donning a white, strapless gown adorned with a pink and green floral pattern.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • For some time, Ming’s cruiser sat outside the Wyandotte County Courthouse, where it was adorned with flowers and other mementos.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of adorned
Verb
  • There’s a tranquil adults-only atmosphere here, soundtracked by calming music and decorated with figurative wooden and golden statues by local sculptors Aron Demetz and Peter Senoner.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Armstrong’s old bedroom is now decorated with photos and paintings of the moon landing and autographed photos of astronauts who’ve visited.
    — John Seewer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of decorated
Verb
  • Almost none has completed the reorganization that produces the compounding gains on the other side.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Kaplan previously worked at Tepper’s Appaloosa Management hedge fund and advised him on the Panthers acquisition completed in 2018.
    — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of completed

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“Complemented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complemented. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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