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Complementary

usgb/ˌkɑːmplɪˈmentri/Volume
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Enhancement Focus

Focus on how 'complementary' items enhance or improve each other when combined.

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Her scarf was a complementary accessory, making her outfit pop.
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Not Necessary

'Complementary' suggests an addition is not essential but beneficial.

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The hotel offered a complementary breakfast that made our stay more pleasant.
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Complete the Whole

Use 'complementary' when one thing completes another to form a whole.

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Their skills are complementary, together providing a full range of services.
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