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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Some are even turning to old-school matchmakers and in-person events.
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Alexander Pershikov, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
For her second feature, Song traces another love triangle, this one starring Dakota Johnson as a professional matchmaker torn between two handsome suitors, one played by Pedro Pascal, the other by Chris Evans.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 20 May 2025
Dakota Johnson stars as a successful matchmaker who juggles a wealthy older love interest (Pedro Pascal) with a not-so-wealthy old flame (Chris Evans).
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 16 May 2025
Among the potential culprits: elite matchmaker Margo Clarke (Retta), plastic surgeon Dr. Vanessa Holmes (Gina Gershon), tech CEO Quinn Powell (Elizabeth Lail), former mafia princess Pupetta Del Ponte (Alyssa Milano) and decluttering guru Freya Frostad (Mary-Louise Parker).
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 8 May 2025
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Alexander Pershikov, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
For her second feature, Song traces another love triangle, this one starring Dakota Johnson as a professional matchmaker torn between two handsome suitors, one played by Pedro Pascal, the other by Chris Evans.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 20 May 2025
Dakota Johnson stars as a successful matchmaker who juggles a wealthy older love interest (Pedro Pascal) with a not-so-wealthy old flame (Chris Evans).
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 16 May 2025
Among the potential culprits: elite matchmaker Margo Clarke (Retta), plastic surgeon Dr. Vanessa Holmes (Gina Gershon), tech CEO Quinn Powell (Elizabeth Lail), former mafia princess Pupetta Del Ponte (Alyssa Milano) and decluttering guru Freya Frostad (Mary-Louise Parker).
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 8 May 2025
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“Matchmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchmaker. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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