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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An issue with a female fighter pilot inspires debate around the White House, and Josh tries to play matchmaker for Donna.
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Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024
Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, who'd played matchmaker to the couple and opened their Beverly Hills home for the ceremony.
—Claudia Cowan, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024
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.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
There's a good chance the UFC matchmakers will walk away from tonight's UFC 307 fight card knowing who will next compete for the UFC women's bantamweight title.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024
Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, who'd played matchmaker to the couple and opened their Beverly Hills home for the ceremony.
—Claudia Cowan, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024
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.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
There's a good chance the UFC matchmakers will walk away from tonight's UFC 307 fight card knowing who will next compete for the UFC women's bantamweight title.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Matchmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchmaker. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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