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of two or more things
a
: going together well : suitably paired or used together
matching colors
… a formfitting navy Armani suit and matching pumps …—
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b
: having the same appearance, design, etc.
In their matching yellow jumpsuits and white T-shirts they looked like gateposts marking the entrance to the house.—Ann M. Martin
Ann M. MartinMeanwhile, over the past few months, Kylie Jenner and Pia Mia have been sighted in matching outfits on more than one occasion while shopping and lunching in LA.—Erika Stalder
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: forming part of a pair or set
searched the clean laundry for a matching sock
3
: equal in amount
made matching contributions
especially
: equal in amount to money obtained from another source
… a proposal that he has sponsored in the legislature would provide $25-50 million in matching funds for biotechnology research and development to companies choosing Louisiana as their base. —Stephen Budiansky
Stephen Budiansky Examples of matching in a Sentence
was fond of dressing the twins in matching outfits
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Related Story In Los Angeles, Tiffany Haddish tapped into a country vibe with a matching denim blouse and bootcut jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 June 2025
The star completed her look with a black leather jacket and strappy black heels.
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Lucy Liu
In N.Y.C., Lucy Liu attended the Rosemead premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival in a black ballgown with white floral embellishments and a matching sheer cape.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 June 2025
In one photo, the SKIMS founder posed in a white triangle bikini top with a matching bottom underneath a long semi-sheer white skirt.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2025
For her set, Rodrigo traded her linen short shorts for an even shorter pair of red hot pants with silver studs—which definitely still count as polka dots—and a matching red bustier.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 June 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 June 2025
The star completed her look with a black leather jacket and strappy black heels.
12 of 15
Lucy Liu
In N.Y.C., Lucy Liu attended the Rosemead premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival in a black ballgown with white floral embellishments and a matching sheer cape.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 June 2025
In one photo, the SKIMS founder posed in a white triangle bikini top with a matching bottom underneath a long semi-sheer white skirt.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2025
For her set, Rodrigo traded her linen short shorts for an even shorter pair of red hot pants with silver studs—which definitely still count as polka dots—and a matching red bustier.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 June 2025
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matching. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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