How to Use matchmaker in a Sentence

matchmaker

noun
  • Peltz has a strong record as a matchmaker in the field.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2022
  • Are we meant to be drawn in by the story of the show’s matchmaker, Sima Taparia?
    Anmol Dutta, Quartz, 18 Sep. 2021
  • At the center of the show is elite matchmaker Sima Taparia.
    Niha Masih, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2020
  • Also be sure to read our list of the top 50 free agents and our FA matchmaker.
    The Si Staff, SI.com, 1 July 2018
  • The movie tells the story of Vivi, a woman who hires a matchmaker named Raina to find her the love of her life.
    oregonlive, 24 June 2023
  • As of that minute, the matchmaker said, call it complete.
    Mike Jensen, Philly.com, 8 Dec. 2017
  • Here's what the actors have been up to since Cher played matchmaker and rocked that plaid suit.
    Danny Horn, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
  • We got paired up by Lisa Kudrow, who is a good friend matchmaker.
    Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Ramona meets with a matchmaker in the hopes of finding love again.
    Washington Post, 2 July 2020
  • Min and her mother met the man at the matchmaker’s apartment on a Sunday.
    Junot Díaz, The New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2018
  • He’s become a matchmaker of minds and talent with a very deep Rolodex.
    Shirley Halperin, Variety, 28 July 2022
  • Sam, who’s seen too many of these Christmas films, wants to be their matchmaker; the ghosts have other plans.
    Mike Hughes, The Enquirer, 19 Nov. 2022
  • So, his brother kind of played matchmaker and had Chazz come in a couple times.
    Sarah Cook McBride, al, 12 Feb. 2020
  • In this show, everyone gets the chance to play matchmaker.
    Milan Polk, Men's Health, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Who knew Saturday Night Live could work as a matchmaker for the stars?
    refinery29.com, 22 May 2018
  • Still, the young couple are determined to marry, with the help of the matchmaker Dolly Levi.
    Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2017
  • The show premièred in July, on Netflix, but Taparia has been a matchmaker since 2005.
    Sheila Marikar, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2020
  • The first two seasons of the Bridgerton-verse gave us Queen Charlotte the matchmaker, pulling the strings on the fake-dating-to-lovers and enemies-to-lovers romps.
    Vulture, 23 Mar. 2023
  • But playing matchmaker might be way above their pay grade.
    Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Their plan goes awry when his family steps in to play matchmaker.
    Megan Stein, Country Living, 13 Dec. 2022
  • That’s in large part due to the casting of the matchmaker central to the show, Aleeza Ben Shalom, a dating coach who claims to have 200 weddings under her belt.
    Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2023
  • Then in 2016, mutual friend Chloë Grace Moretz played matchmaker and sparks flew between the pair.
    Katie Campione, PEOPLE.com, 14 June 2021
  • No need for dating apps in the LaCount family; the club has served as matchmaker.
    Barbara Matson, BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2022
  • Last year, the event served as a matchmaker of sorts for large corporations and entrepreneurs.
    Dom Difurio, Dallas News, 24 July 2020
  • Stay tuned for more spoilers and updates here, and catch up with your fave matchmaker on Netflix now.
    Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 3 May 2023
  • When the topic of conversation shifted to her dad, Mark, the ladies were quick to play matchmaker.
    Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
  • In the case of sneakers, however, let SELF be your matchmaker.
    Kristine Thomason, SELF, 23 Nov. 2023
  • This verdict had been conveyed to her mother by the matchmaker.
    Junot Díaz, The New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Lam worked the rice fields in China, went to school and in 1947 married a woman selected by a matchmaker.
    Mark Glover, sacbee, 29 Oct. 2017
  • At the New York City conference this year, more than 100 matchmakers were eager to learn how to assist clients in finding their perfect match.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2024

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