How to Use combination in a Sentence

combination

noun

• What is the combination to the safe?
• He has the right combination of talent and experience.
• A combination of factors led to her decision.
• The combination of these two chemicals can cause an explosion.
• The milkshakes come in chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla, or any combination of these.
• Water is a combination of hydrogen and oxygen.
• The car's interior is available in various color combinations.
• The combination of Kupp and Nacua will be fun to watch.
  — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2023
• Some combination of Betts, Ohtani and Freeman played a role in six of the Dodgers’ eight runs.
  — Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
• The combination of heat and acidity caused the lead glaze to break down.
  — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 1 Feb. 2024
• With so many fall greens, herbs, and fruits to choose from, the combinations are near endless.
  — Sunset Magazine, 14 Nov. 2023
• The combination of lighter and darker themes might be the show’s secret weapon.
  — John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Oct. 2023
• Plant it with a combination of trees, shrubs and low-growing plants.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2023
• The agency has some guidelines around wildfire smoke, but none for the combination of smoke and heat.
  — Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2024
• If one is a combination kitchen/living room, the rest can be bedrooms.
  — Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
• When done thoughtfully, the combination can yield an output greater than the sum of its parts.
  — Jeff Yasuda, Forbes, 17 July 2023
• With four winning ball combinations, the more numbers that match those drawn, the more a player will win.
  — Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
• Grant’s day consists of a combination of Zoom and in-house meetings.
  — Payton Kirol, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2024
• Once the stakes increase, the Sixers can go matchup-by-matchup to determine the best combination of players to start.
  — Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
• The sneakers come in four colorways that range from plain white to a striking combination of gray, white, and green.
  — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2024
• So, through a combination of hard work and fate, father and son's tales have come together side by side.
  — Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 27 Feb. 2024
• It’s made from a French Terry knit that has the perfect combination of comfort and heft—not too stiff, not too flimsy, but just right.
  — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024
• Brine chicken in a combination of 4 cups water and salt.
  — Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2023
• In a strange combination of experiences, spotted fawns were a big part of my life this past week.
  — Michael C. Bolton, al, 15 Sep. 2023
• The combination of the two fruits is timeless and always delicious.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2023
• The combination of tight turns, close quarters and slick tires created dozens of nervy moments.
  — Josh Katz, New York Times, 28 May 2023
• The three-ply liner is made of polyester mesh and PVC, a combination that Intex claims is 50 percent stronger than its other liners.
  — Veronica Graham, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2023
• The term can mean there was not a health condition or accident that caused death but a combination of factors.
  — Korin Miller, Health, 2 Apr. 2024
• The answer is a combination of smoky Gouda cheese, juicy cubed ham, spicy red pepper, and a crunchy cornflake topping.
  — Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024
• What seems to be powering the brand is a combination of reflection and action.
  — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024