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
Stories are going viral about passengers raiding complimentary buffets in lounges, and children wreaking havoc while distracted parents are unfazed.
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Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
At receiver, the Dolphins have a couple complimentary pieces, and a few young receivers who could develop in time.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Dumars was also very complimentary of the job Borrego did this season in the interim role.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2026
And pitchers have been complimentary of his work.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
At receiver, the Dolphins have a couple complimentary pieces, and a few young receivers who could develop in time.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Dumars was also very complimentary of the job Borrego did this season in the interim role.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2026
And pitchers have been complimentary of his work.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentary
Adjective
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Consider a personal loan for debt consolidation For borrowers who can't qualify for a favorable balance transfer offer or for those who would prefer a different route, debt consolidation could make more sense.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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How to Get Around Montréal's ease and affordability are among its biggest draws for college students, and right now, the favorable exchange rate certainly helps.—
Megan Wallitsch,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The runs were a result of the free passes there (back to back walks to begin the fourth).—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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But not for the hundreds of high school students from throughout Los Angeles County who attended the10th annual Prom Dress & Tux Gift-Away and Resource Fair that were offered free formal attire at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel on April 25.—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In an interview with WWD, Stéphane de La Faverie, president and chief executive officer, sounded positive and was clearly feeling some additional traction in a slippery consumer landscape.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Although studio Universal had wanted to skip critic screenings, Gunn managed to persuade them otherwise, reasoning that some positive reviews might sell a few extra tickets.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Victor Hedman skated yet again Sunday morning in the team’s optional practice.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In a fireside chat with Sarah Jones, senior editor of strategic content at Sourcing Journal, Lewkowitz said the industry’s shift toward transparency is no longer optional, but a fundamental requirement for survival in a volatile climate and a stricter regulatory landscape.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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With the naked eye and especially through good binoculars, its conjunction with a slender crescent moon on May 18 will be very pleasing to see.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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May 21 – June 20 A good idea turns into real progress faster than expected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentary. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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