matchmaker
noun
match·mak·er
ˈmach-ˌmā-kər 
: one that arranges a match
especially
: one who tries to bring two unmarried individuals together in an attempt to promote a marriage
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The monarch has previously revealed that, during a state visit in 1970, President Richard Nixon tried to play matchmaker between the future King and his daughter, Tricia.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
An eager President Nixon was reportedly determined to play matchmaker between the prince and his daughter, Tricia Nixon.
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Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
The monarch has previously revealed that, during a state visit in 1970, President Richard Nixon tried to play matchmaker between the future King and his daughter, Tricia.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
An eager President Nixon was reportedly determined to play matchmaker between the prince and his daughter, Tricia Nixon.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
As for how the couple got together, Jenner’s younger sister Kylie played matchmaker.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Matchmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchmaker. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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