complement to

Frequency: 9.025.6 per million words

used to indicate what something complements

complementNOUN + PREPOSITION (sth that goes well with sth else)

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Examples (10)

  • This wine is the perfect complement to fish.
  • The blue curtains were a beautiful complement to the yellow walls.
  • His calm demeanor is a necessary complement to her fiery personality.
  • The soft piano melody provided a gentle complement to the singer's powerful voice.
  • A sharp cheese is a classic complement to any fruit platter.
  • Her stylish handbag was the ideal complement to her elegant evening gown.
  • Practical experience is a valuable complement to theoretical knowledge.
  • The new software update is a welcome complement to the existing features.
  • This sauce provides a spicy complement to the otherwise mild dish.
  • The documentary's stunning visuals served as a powerful complement to its moving narrative.