a match made in heaven

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: two people perfectly suited to each other
Everyone thought that they were a match made in heaven.

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Brown sugar and bacon are a match made in heaven. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 This raspberry shade and the warmer months are a match made in heaven. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026 His talent under Ancelotti is a match made in heaven. — The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026 The Miami Dolphins and Caleb Downs would be a match made in heaven. — Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for a match made in heaven

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“A match made in heaven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20match%20made%20in%20heaven. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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