Complementary
Complementary noun - Either one of two chromatic colors that when mixed together give white (in the case of lights) or grey (in the case of pigments).
Special and complementary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Special" instead a noun "Complementary".
Special
Special noun - A special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising.
Complementary and special are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Complementary" instead a noun "Special".
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Special and Complementary. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/complementary/special
Complementary & Special. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/complementary/special>.
Special or Complementary. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/complementary/special.
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