to match
idiom
: having the same quality or appearance as something
He's a large man with hands to match.
Examples of to match in a Sentence
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The veteran actress is set to make a mark at the Cannes Film Festival this year with a film in competition and a packed schedule to match.
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
Parking lots full of Tesla vehicles are becoming impossible to ignore as the electric automaker seemingly can’t sell enough cars and trucks to match its rate of production.
—Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 13 May 2024
The Nuggets looked cooked in their series, then made adjustments to match the Timberwolves’ physicality and deftly began using Aaron Gordon to bring the ball up the floor.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 13 May 2024
At that point, 11% spending cuts would be required to match incoming revenue.
—Kevin Freking, Fortune, 11 May 2024
Amendment 5, placed on the ballot by Florida lawmakers, would in most years increase the value of a tax break known as the homestead property tax exemption by adjusting its value to match inflation.
—Alyssa Johnson, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
Beneath the delicate fabric, Lee appeared completely bare, save for her white heels to match her manicure.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The couple worked with the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency, Sacramento historian Barbara Takei and photographs from renowned photographer Pirkle Jones to try to match the look of the original facade and interior.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Later models will have various bracelet upgrades, including solid end links and folding clasp with gold to match the center strip of the bracelet.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
Parking lots full of Tesla vehicles are becoming impossible to ignore as the electric automaker seemingly can’t sell enough cars and trucks to match its rate of production.
—Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 13 May 2024
The Nuggets looked cooked in their series, then made adjustments to match the Timberwolves’ physicality and deftly began using Aaron Gordon to bring the ball up the floor.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 13 May 2024
At that point, 11% spending cuts would be required to match incoming revenue.
—Kevin Freking, Fortune, 11 May 2024
Amendment 5, placed on the ballot by Florida lawmakers, would in most years increase the value of a tax break known as the homestead property tax exemption by adjusting its value to match inflation.
—Alyssa Johnson, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
Beneath the delicate fabric, Lee appeared completely bare, save for her white heels to match her manicure.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The couple worked with the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency, Sacramento historian Barbara Takei and photographs from renowned photographer Pirkle Jones to try to match the look of the original facade and interior.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Later models will have various bracelet upgrades, including solid end links and folding clasp with gold to match the center strip of the bracelet.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
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“To match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20match. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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