complimentary
adjective
given free as a gift or courtesy.
complimentaries
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pluralof complimentary.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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When it became evident to Fuller that the venture was not going to pay, he sent out a flood of complimentaries to the school-teachers of New York City and the surrounding districts.
From Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 2 (1867-1875) by Albert Bigelow Paine
Why, if I had an interest in your show I could fill your place with complimentaries 30 to the real people of Seaside Park.
From The Motion Picture Chums at Seaside Park The Rival Photo Theatres of the Boardwalk by Victor [pseud.] Appleton
That, sir, he has to shew here; and confirmed under the hands of the most skilful and cunning complimentaries alive: Please you read, sir.
From Cynthia's Revels by Ben Jonson
Fuller, however, always ready for an emergency, sent out a flood of complimentaries to the school-teachers of New York and adjacent territory, and the house was crammed.
From Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 1 (1835-1866) by Albert Bigelow Paine
"Now sure, Captain Jack, ye's always full of your complimentaries," replied the sutler, taking the bridle of her customer.
From The Spy by James Fenimore Cooper
