1
of two or more things
a
: going together well : suitably paired or used together
matching colors
… a formfitting navy Armani suit and matching pumps …—
Leslie Bennetts
Leslie Bennetts
b
: having the same appearance, design, etc.
In their matching yellow jumpsuits and white T-shirts they looked like gateposts marking the entrance to the house.—Ann M. Martin
Ann M. MartinMeanwhile, over the past few months, Kylie Jenner and Pia Mia have been sighted in matching outfits on more than one occasion while shopping and lunching in LA.—Erika Stalder
Erika Stalder2
: forming part of a pair or set
searched the clean laundry for a matching sock
3
: equal in amount
made matching contributions
especially
: equal in amount to money obtained from another source
… a proposal that he has sponsored in the legislature would provide $25-50 million in matching funds for biotechnology research and development to companies choosing Louisiana as their base. —Stephen Budiansky
Stephen Budiansky Examples of matching in a Sentence
was fond of dressing the twins in matching outfits
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The singer wore a lacy mermaid gown with a matching sheer veil, and Bernad donned a light-colored tuxedo and bowtie.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Then, in early March, a matching donor heart was identified, and the man underwent a successful transplant surgery.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
The matching funds program began in 2023, when the Evanston City Council approved an ordinance allowing mayoral candidates to receive matching campaign donations from the city.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
The matching glass-top end table is a practical spot for cups of tea or summery cocktails, and fade-resistant cushion covers zip free for easy laundering when splashes inevitably occur.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Then, in early March, a matching donor heart was identified, and the man underwent a successful transplant surgery.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
The matching funds program began in 2023, when the Evanston City Council approved an ordinance allowing mayoral candidates to receive matching campaign donations from the city.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
The matching glass-top end table is a practical spot for cups of tea or summery cocktails, and fade-resistant cushion covers zip free for easy laundering when splashes inevitably occur.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matching. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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