natural complement

Frequency: 7.211.0 per million words

an addition that fits in an obvious and expected way

complementADJECTIVE + NOUN (sth that goes well with sth else)

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Examples (10)

  • Lemon is a natural complement to grilled fish.
  • Her analytical skills were a natural complement to his creative vision.
  • The minimalist furniture serves as a natural complement to the gallery's modern architecture.
  • In music, the cello's deep tones are a natural complement to the violin's melody.
  • His quiet personality was a natural complement to her outgoing nature.
  • The new software plugin is a natural complement to the existing suite of tools.
  • The wildflower garden provides a natural complement to the formally landscaped lawn.
  • Community policing is seen as a natural complement to traditional law enforcement.
  • This silk scarf is a natural complement to the elegant evening dress.
  • Hands-on projects are a natural complement to theoretical classroom learning.