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 Lights stretch in ribbons across the ceiling, complementing the rich variety of blue hues found everywhere from the walls to the carpet. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026 Delhi supports the northern and eastern parts of India, complementing a hub in Bengaluru in the south and Mumbai on the west coast. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 Mitchell has the vertical speed to stretch defenses, complementing Wilson’s smooth route running. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 Analysts said Nvidia's CPU business is gaining traction, complementing its core GPU sales. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 In addition to high-level access to executives, collectors could roam from store to store and from event to event, with more than 40 different presentations, panel discussions, and other around-town events complementing the four-day exhibition. — Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Coduto said more people are downloading dating apps while also seeking out in-person experiences, with the offline events increasingly complementing the swiping rather than replacing it. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 After the show ended, Friebus continued working in television, complementing her extensive theater credits with guest roles on popular shows including Gunsmoke, Perry Mason, The Partridge Family and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. — Sophie Clausen, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Bell has benefited from incumbency this time, with the New Democrats complementing the AIPAC spending for his campaign. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complementing
  1. decorating
  2. adorning
  3. completing
  4. enhancing
Verb
  • The Mississippi mom of three started the business after decorating her own daughter’s dorm room at Mississippi State in 2020 and posting photos on Facebook.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • After moving out, everything went into storage, but Nunez’s decorating ambitions didn’t end with freshman year.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of decorating
Verb
  • In the photo, the father-son duo was all smiles, adorning matching jiu-jitsu outfits.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Black shirt, black shorts, thin sheen of sweat adorning his expressive forehead.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of adorning
Verb
  • The Ravens haven’t traditionally kept a third quarterback on the 53-man roster, but Fagnano starred throughout the preseason, completing 75 percent of his passes and throwing for 509 yards and three touchdowns.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Appalachian Trail Conservancy defines a thru-hike as completing all of the trail’s sections in any order within a year, allowing for pauses.
    — Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of completing
Verb
  • The monthly books are chosen by a committee through the Dollywood Foundation with the goal of enhancing early childhood education.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The organization works to champion aspiring and established storytellers by providing events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation and encouraging community partnerships.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhancing

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“Complementing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complementing. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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