to match

phrase

: having the same quality or appearance as something
He's a large man with hands to match.

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From aqua suede to icy satin, from stilettos to ballet flats and beach-ready sandals, whatever your bridal style calls, for there’s a pair of blue shoes to match. Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 2 July 2026 That's a notable omission for a phone expected to match or exceed the S26 Ultra on almost every other spec, and to cost more doing it. Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 According to Goldman Sachs estimate from 2025, AI capex would need to reach $700 billion in 2026 to match the peak of spending during the late 1990s telecommunications buildout. Dan Mangan,luke Fountain,kevin Breuninger,garrett Downs,ashley Capoot,justin Papp, CNBC, 2 July 2026 But there’s no denying McIlroy was looking sleek with his Masters jacket, which was accompanied by a white shirt and green tie to match. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for to match

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“To match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20match. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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