as in similar
having qualities in common
was fond of dressing the twins in matching outfits
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as in complementing
to be the exact counterpart of
does this handbag's shade of blue match my navy blue pants? the rare blood type that exactly matched that of the transplant recipient
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as in marrying
to give in marriage
they were happy to match their daughter to a man from a good family
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as in meeting
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
no one has ever been able to match that novel for its portrayal of the horrors of war
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Recent Examples of matching
Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2025
Not one to miss out on a matching nail look, Erivo modeled a gradient red manicure, which picked up the red touches on her jacket.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025
The two boxers held their fists up while attending the Hublot x WBC Night of Champions Gala to show off their matching luxury timepieces.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Chris Holland’s wife bought her husband’s game day outfit ahead of time — a bright yellow button-up decorated with bananas and a matching pair of shorts.
—Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2025
Not one to miss out on a matching nail look, Erivo modeled a gradient red manicure, which picked up the red touches on her jacket.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
Verb
But his bet is that investors will do better by not only investing in bonds, but ditching the AGG and allowing an active manager like TCW to find better than index-matching opportunities to generate excess returns.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025
The two boxers held their fists up while attending the Hublot x WBC Night of Champions Gala to show off their matching luxury timepieces.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matching
Adjective
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The victim’s boyfriend, who was interviewed on the scene, gave police a similar account, according to court documents.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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During the conversation, the actress floated her theory as to why Full House clicked, and continues to click, with audiences more so than other similar shows of the era.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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While physical presence will always be most critical to staying ahead, technological advancements are complementing the leasing process in impactful ways.—
Fred Battisti,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The trio looked stunning, embodying their style while complementing one another at the awards show.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Conners’ lives managed to move forward with surprising twists and turns, like patriarch Dan eventually dating and marrying musician/bartender Louise (Katey Sagal) during Season 4.—
Jim Halterman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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To leave means starting over in ways far more disruptive than sticking around and — chances are — marrying a fellow wealthy suburbanite.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond this, the study also showed that owning a dog, or even a cat, significantly boosts human life satisfaction and well-being, to a degree comparable to the impact of family and friends.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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Our concern with this umbrella is that the materials seem slightly more cheaply made and less durable than comparable models.—
Sandi Schwartz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Still, a year before her record-tying stint at the Olympics, she was diagnosed with two incurable kidney diseases that almost stopped her in her tracks.—
Rachel Murphy,
Health,
8 Jan. 2025
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Tyler Bass missed a potential game-tying field goal late in regulation.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In our model, the flow of traffic over a network of roads is analogous to the flow of fluids over a surface—motions that are governed by the laws of fluid dynamics.—
Steve Nadis,
Wired News,
1 June 2025
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What remain enduringly relevant are the book’s insights into the nature of design innovation, which Jencks described as analogous to biological evolution, a constant flow of emergent, divergent, and convergent streams.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Why Open Networks Make Sense Supply chains are deeply complex, and no two systems are alike.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Adaptability Is Key No two performances are alike because no two audiences are alike.—
Dr. Jen Donnell,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Tesla has seen by far the biggest percentage decline at 33%, equaling $386 billion in value.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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With Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark looking on, Hermann Maier wins the giant slalom for his 13th victory this season, equaling one of the mightiest alpine skiing records.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matching. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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