to match
idiom
: having the same quality or appearance as something
He's a large man with hands to match.
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Unlike the vibrant rainbow tones of her manicure, her lips are a brown hue—though her eye shadow does seem to match the base polish, with its shimmering finish.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
Wishbone dining chairs, green velvet couches, and leather barstools are ideal for someone who loves to layer textures and finishes to match their boho home.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Learn to match seed starting with the natural peak growth phases of different grass species for a lush, healthy lawn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Tokyo — Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Marci Robin, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
Wishbone dining chairs, green velvet couches, and leather barstools are ideal for someone who loves to layer textures and finishes to match their boho home.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Learn to match seed starting with the natural peak growth phases of different grass species for a lush, healthy lawn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Tokyo — Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
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“To match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20match. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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