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

Jolie wore a simple black dress for the occasion with black heels and a matching black handbag. —Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024

The mommy and me matching moment was adorable as both even wore white shoes, with Union in a pair of sneakers. —Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 July 2024

And best of all, the cord comes in a matching fabric color to keep everything cohesive. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2024

Galvan Beating Heart cropped sequined tulle top $890 NET-A-PORTER Galvan Beating Heart sequin maxi skirt $1,195 NET-A-PORTER For an ever so chic city hall ceremony, opt for a jacquard blazer and a matching satin skirt by The Row. —Anny Choi, Vogue, 2 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined at sense 2