mix and match
idiom
: to put different things (such as pieces of clothing) together in different ways
mix and match sweaters with different skirts to create new outfits
Buy clothing that you can mix and match.
Examples of mix and match in a Sentence
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Individual plants and mix and match flats available the day of the sale.
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Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
Protein: Add crispy bacon, a fried egg, or mix and match deli meats for a hearty spin.
Herbs: Fresh basil, cilantro, parsley or other herbs can add a bright freshness to the sandwiches.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
The 37-year-old is a switch hitter, a valuable trait that will give manager Rocco Baldelli options to mix and match.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2024
Choose from tons of patterns and styles to mix and match for any baby.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
This high-end swimwear solid color set is perfect for those who like to mix and match.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
Yes, the Niners can mix and match, but Kittle can’t do both on every play, and getting the priority wrong on even one play could be enough to turn the game.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2024
Expect Black to mix and match a lot of young arms in Cactus League games to see what his options might be.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2024
Unfortunately, users won’t be able to mix and match between different cloud media providers as, currently, only one cloud provider can be active at a time.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
Protein: Add crispy bacon, a fried egg, or mix and match deli meats for a hearty spin.
Herbs: Fresh basil, cilantro, parsley or other herbs can add a bright freshness to the sandwiches.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
The 37-year-old is a switch hitter, a valuable trait that will give manager Rocco Baldelli options to mix and match.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2024
Choose from tons of patterns and styles to mix and match for any baby.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
This high-end swimwear solid color set is perfect for those who like to mix and match.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
Yes, the Niners can mix and match, but Kittle can’t do both on every play, and getting the priority wrong on even one play could be enough to turn the game.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2024
Expect Black to mix and match a lot of young arms in Cactus League games to see what his options might be.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2024
Unfortunately, users won’t be able to mix and match between different cloud media providers as, currently, only one cloud provider can be active at a time.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
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“Mix and match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mix%20and%20match. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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