complementing

verb

present participle of complement
as in decorating
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 complementing The structure uses titanium T6 screws, adding lightweight strength and corrosion resistance while complementing the bronze body. — New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026 The animal print on the dress has a mix of brown, white and black accents, complementing her boots. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Thus far, this trend is complementing new-aircraft sales, not superseding them. — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026 Articles, images, stray clippings, as well as my own painting and drawing end up filling the pages, often conflicting and complementing each other. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 Edebiri’s dangling earrings also provided a welcome pop of color, with their wine-hue complementing her berry lipstick. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 To that end, the best apron should be durable and stain-resistant enough for everyday wear, but also chic enough to don for a dinner party, capable of both protecting and complementing your cutest outfit. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 Her fashion choices are just as much a part of the package, with a wardrobe of sparkling, barely-there separates and statement boots complementing her signature bright pink hair. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2026 Not to mention an elite player to build around in Bowers, all complementing what defensive end Maxx Crosby brings to the defense. — Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complementing
  1. decorating
  2. adorning
  3. completing
  4. enhancing
Verb
  • Social media adds its own momentum, with shoppers sharing seasonal store displays, decorating ideas and new Halloween collections.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The National Retail Federation’s Halloween research documents the widening set of ways people participate, including decorating, dressing up and taking part in activities that reward early preparation.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of decorating
Verb
  • Tourism picks up Whether arriving from within Chile or overseas, tourists are venturing into the remote, inhospitable areas of the Atacama to admire the millions of flowers adorning vast areas of the desert, stretching from the coast to the horizon.
    — Nayara Batschke, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Growing up thousands of miles away from the Hollywood sign in Bratislava, Slovakia, ADÉLA spent her childhood studying American pop stars and had posters of Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande and Britney Spears adorning her bedroom walls.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of adorning
Verb
  • For a deployment decision, the calculation should also include the time people spend checking, correcting and completing the agent’s work.
    — Swapnil Upganlawar, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • McCarthy played a clean game, completing 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of completing
Verb
  • The finishing touch should be a shine-enhancing hair gloss to blend the blonde tones seamlessly into the brunette strands.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The initiative was part of the retailer’s aim to support new talents and its increasing focus on enhancing its brand awareness globally.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of enhancing

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

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