a match made in heaven
idiom
: two people perfectly suited to each other
Everyone thought that they were a match made in heaven.
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Damp towels and Southern humid homes are not a match made in heaven.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Toteme’s vibrant crimson trench enlivens your look, proving that bold color and classic tailoring aren’t just compatible but could actually be a match made in heaven.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Thinner hair and a blunt short bob are a match made in heaven, as evidenced by Naomi Watts.
—Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Kids and hot dogs are a match made in heaven.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Toteme’s vibrant crimson trench enlivens your look, proving that bold color and classic tailoring aren’t just compatible but could actually be a match made in heaven.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Thinner hair and a blunt short bob are a match made in heaven, as evidenced by Naomi Watts.
—Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Kids and hot dogs are a match made in heaven.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
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“A match made in heaven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20match%20made%20in%20heaven. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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