1
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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Five winners will receive a Spearmint stand mixer, plus a matching, limited-edition 36-inch Dual Fuel Commercial-Style Range.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Feb. 2026
Middleton was the matching salary in the unexpected quasi-blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to Washington.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
The Crazy Stupid Love alum stole the show at the 2026 Golden Globes in a soft yellow silk crop top featuring a boat neckline and cutouts on the side that showed off a matching bra.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Her outfit stayed inside Browne’s gray suit vocabulary, layering a glen-check blazer with strong shoulders layered over a matching waist panel and pleated detail at the hip, finished with the brand’s red-white-blue grosgrain tab at the hem.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Feb. 2026
Middleton was the matching salary in the unexpected quasi-blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to Washington.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
The Crazy Stupid Love alum stole the show at the 2026 Golden Globes in a soft yellow silk crop top featuring a boat neckline and cutouts on the side that showed off a matching bra.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Her outfit stayed inside Browne’s gray suit vocabulary, layering a glen-check blazer with strong shoulders layered over a matching waist panel and pleated detail at the hip, finished with the brand’s red-white-blue grosgrain tab at the hem.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matching. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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