to match
idiom
: having the same quality or appearance as something
He's a large man with hands to match.
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Selah, whom Hill shares with Rohan Marley, the son of the late, legendary Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley, paired a navy blue blazer with a bright yellow feathery clutch purse and yellow shoes to match.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
The moment was electric and gave the crowd a burst of energy to match Fish’s equally electric set.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
The sound of the tuning forks was then digitally manipulated to fit the pitch of the music and timed to match any moves the characters make.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images The Warriors have the power to match any deal, giving them the leverage in negotiations.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
The moment was electric and gave the crowd a burst of energy to match Fish’s equally electric set.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
The sound of the tuning forks was then digitally manipulated to fit the pitch of the music and timed to match any moves the characters make.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images The Warriors have the power to match any deal, giving them the leverage in negotiations.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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“To match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20match. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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