matchmaker
noun
match·mak·er
ˈmach-ˌmā-kər 
: one that arranges a match
especially
: one who tries to bring two unmarried individuals together in an attempt to promote a marriage
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However, that contest ended in a split draw, and with neither man impressing the matchmakers in that matchup, the UFC opted not to give either man a second go at earning the belt.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Social Venture Partners then acts as a matchmaker, pairing up partners and nonprofits based on relevant skill sets and interests.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
With that in mind, here’s part two of trade-board matchmaker.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
At some point, though, the broker might become redundant, even disposable, the same way a matchmaker or a real-estate agent would be after a job well done.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2024
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Social Venture Partners then acts as a matchmaker, pairing up partners and nonprofits based on relevant skill sets and interests.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
With that in mind, here’s part two of trade-board matchmaker.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
At some point, though, the broker might become redundant, even disposable, the same way a matchmaker or a real-estate agent would be after a job well done.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Matchmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchmaker. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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