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 …—
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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
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Examples of matching in a Sentence
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Fast-forward to 2014, when Beyoncé turned heads in a plunging mesh dress cut down to there and a matching veil pulled over her eyes.
—Maria Ward, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
That same year, Delevingne got yet another matching tattoo — a red rose — with Paris Jackson.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
There’s an armchair that folds out into a lounging position, a rocking-style chair designed to swing with your body’s movement, and an inflatable donut-style chair with a matching footstool.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 Apr. 2024
Each of the four knives comes with a matching colored safety sheath to protect you and the blade when not in use.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2024
Our unpopular presidential candidates have policy agendas and a matching rhetoric that describe Americans as helpless victims in need of government salvation, whether through costly programs or a strong federal executive.
—Ryan Streeter, National Review, 8 Apr. 2024
The Victoria's Secret model, 27, rounded out Banuelos' 35th birthday celebration post with a sweet photo of the two of them kissing in their matching black cowboy hats.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
In a fashion moment that felt like a chic take on the 27 Dresses storyline, past One Of clients attended the event wearing their favorite designs created by Patricia Voto, leading to an unofficial dress code and a few cute matching moments that served as conversation starters.
—Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Harris had been on the United Network for Organ Sharing transplant list for about two years, and the average wait time for a matching deceased donor’s kidney is three to five years.
—Cathy Free, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Maria Ward, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
That same year, Delevingne got yet another matching tattoo — a red rose — with Paris Jackson.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
There’s an armchair that folds out into a lounging position, a rocking-style chair designed to swing with your body’s movement, and an inflatable donut-style chair with a matching footstool.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 Apr. 2024
Each of the four knives comes with a matching colored safety sheath to protect you and the blade when not in use.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2024
Our unpopular presidential candidates have policy agendas and a matching rhetoric that describe Americans as helpless victims in need of government salvation, whether through costly programs or a strong federal executive.
—Ryan Streeter, National Review, 8 Apr. 2024
The Victoria's Secret model, 27, rounded out Banuelos' 35th birthday celebration post with a sweet photo of the two of them kissing in their matching black cowboy hats.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
In a fashion moment that felt like a chic take on the 27 Dresses storyline, past One Of clients attended the event wearing their favorite designs created by Patricia Voto, leading to an unofficial dress code and a few cute matching moments that served as conversation starters.
—Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Harris had been on the United Network for Organ Sharing transplant list for about two years, and the average wait time for a matching deceased donor’s kidney is three to five years.
—Cathy Free, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matching. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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