How to Use "Combination" with Example Sentences

combination (n): a mixture of two or more things; a specific order of numbers or letters

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Used with adjectives:

"This food has the right combination of sweet and salty."
(right, perfect)

"The lock won't open without the correct combination."
(correct, right, number)

"Their personalities form a good combination."
(good, powerful)

"Alcohol and drugs are a dangerous combination."
(dangerous, lethal, deadly)

"I like this color combination."
(color)

"He is a rare combination of handsome and kind."
(rare, unique, unusual)

Used with prepositions:

"The book is a great combination of comedy and sadness."
(of)