
Complementary
Enhancement Focus
Focus on how 'complementary' items enhance or improve each other when combined.
Her scarf was a complementary accessory, making her outfit pop.
Not Necessary
'Complementary' suggests an addition is not essential but beneficial.
The hotel offered a complementary breakfast that made our stay more pleasant.
Complete the Whole
Use 'complementary' when one thing completes another to form a whole.
Their skills are complementary, together providing a full range of services.