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 Synonyms
Examples of matching in a Sentence
was fond of dressing the twins in matching outfits
Recent Examples on the Web
In Arizona, the trigger for the Medicaid expansion population activates when federal matching funds dip below 80%, which would be a significant blow to the Arizona program and could remove coverage for thousands of enrollees.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
That’s why arguably one of the most affecting scenes in the film comes when one of those singular shoots meant to make a spectacle of one of Jenna’s outfits (a dark bodysuit with long spindly fingers and a matching insectile headpiece) all but breaks apart.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Wear it with the matching vest top and blazer, or dress it down with a tee, crewneck, or sweater.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
And assuming he’s been making regular contributions and getting matching funds, his Thrift Savings Plan—the government equivalent of a 401(k)—is likely worth around $1 million.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for matching 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
That’s why arguably one of the most affecting scenes in the film comes when one of those singular shoots meant to make a spectacle of one of Jenna’s outfits (a dark bodysuit with long spindly fingers and a matching insectile headpiece) all but breaks apart.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Wear it with the matching vest top and blazer, or dress it down with a tee, crewneck, or sweater.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
And assuming he’s been making regular contributions and getting matching funds, his Thrift Savings Plan—the government equivalent of a 401(k)—is likely worth around $1 million.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for matching
Dictionary Entries Near matching
Cite this Entry
“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matching. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share