matching

adjective

match·​ing ˈma-chiŋ 

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

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

Meanwhile, 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

2

: 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

Synonyms

• akin
• alike
• analogous
• cognate
• comparable
• connate
• correspondent
• corresponding
• ditto
• like
• parallel
• resemblant
• resembling
• similar
• such
• suchlike

Examples of matching in a Sentence

was fond of dressing the twins in matching outfits

Recent Examples on the Web

These are great to work out in with a matching sports bra, but are equally comfortable to throw on with an oversized hoodie or zip-up. —Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 June 2024

The couple also had a subtle matching moment with coordinated shoes; the Deadpool actor wore a pair of white Converse sneakers that complemented his wife's. —Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024

They were paired with a matching top, black tights, sunglasses, and sky-high heels. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 June 2024

The floor-length dress is off-the-shoulder and includes buttons similar to Gap’s iconic white dress shirts, which was styled to reveal a matching semi-sheer corset underneath. —Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined at sense 2