complements

Example Sentences

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But as strange as it may sound, “Scary Movie” and “Stop! That! Train!” aren’t competitors so much as they are complements, two parodies that hold each other up when the other starts to lag.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The company said its higher dosage Wegovy medication contains 7.2 milligrams of semaglutide, injected once weekly, and it complements Wegovy’s medication containing 2.4 mg semaglutide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

"All armies that have a little money and need bandwidth use Starlink. It's flexible, it's not expensive, and it complements military systems that do not allow for increased bandwidth," the source added.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

But he also says the taste is on another level, with the fungus providing an umami-like richness that complements the chocolate.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

Her day dress is buttercup yellow and perfectly complements her new skin color—a dusky light brown, like warmed milk with cinnamon and nutmeg stirred into it.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton