1
as in favorable
expressing approval
the novel received overwhelmingly complimentary reviews
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2
as in free
not costing or charging anything
the airline will continue to give out complimentary soft drinks on all domestic flights
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Recent Examples of complimentary
The hotel has partnered with a local rental shop to offer guests complimentary use of beach gear.
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Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
There’s also a complimentary breakfast featuring some of the best pastries in the area: Don’t miss the cinnamon-date bagels from 29 Loaves—a true local delicacy.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 20 May 2025
Clients begin with a complimentary debt evaluation, allowing professionals to assess their debt, financial goals, and other available options.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 May 2025
In the meantime, Fashion Island is hosting a Chandon Garden pop-up, offering complimentary sparkling wine tastings every weekend until May 25.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
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Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
There’s also a complimentary breakfast featuring some of the best pastries in the area: Don’t miss the cinnamon-date bagels from 29 Loaves—a true local delicacy.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 20 May 2025
Clients begin with a complimentary debt evaluation, allowing professionals to assess their debt, financial goals, and other available options.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 May 2025
In the meantime, Fashion Island is hosting a Chandon Garden pop-up, offering complimentary sparkling wine tastings every weekend until May 25.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for complimentary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentary
Adjective
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The pressure to deliver favorable outcomes for clients can lead to chronic stress and anxiety.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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And to make matters even more favorable for Indiana, the Knicks looked a little worn out.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Some areas of the lake have tested positive for E. coli after heavy rains.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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Yet things aren’t so positive for Fields, as Zack Rosenblatt explains.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Inside the cozy cockpit, leather, burl wood, and side curtains with sliding plastic windows take the driver back many decades to a time when radios were an optional nuisance—all that mattered was the vehicle and the road.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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Place the basil leaves (and optional lemon zest) into a clean glass jar.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Newcomer Davante Adams, 32, and Puka Nacua, 25, will complement one another, giving the Rams their best veteran tandem at receiver since Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham Jr. fueled the Super Bowl-winning offense.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentary. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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