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
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
Ann M. MartinMeanwhile, 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
Erika Stalder2
: 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
Stephen Budiansky Examples of matching in a Sentence
was fond of dressing the twins in matching outfits
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Just throw on a black pair and a matching sports bra for a ridiculously easy entry point.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 May 2025
The Divinity Skin Pack provides matching skins for the DOOM Slayer, dragon, and Atlan mech.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Try setting a creams, liquids, or blush sticks with a matching powder for enhanced depth and all-day wear.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 May 2025
The gown was teamed with a matching pinstripe tie and classic white button-down with the luxury brand's signature triple-stripe armband detail in red, white and blue.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 May 2025
The Divinity Skin Pack provides matching skins for the DOOM Slayer, dragon, and Atlan mech.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Try setting a creams, liquids, or blush sticks with a matching powder for enhanced depth and all-day wear.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 May 2025
The gown was teamed with a matching pinstripe tie and classic white button-down with the luxury brand's signature triple-stripe armband detail in red, white and blue.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 6 May 2025
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matching. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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