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 of matching

• similar
• comparable
• analogous
• like
• alike
• such
• corresponding

Examples of matching in a Sentence

was fond of dressing the twins in matching outfits

Recent Examples on the Web

In a complete opposite turn from color blocking (another shade-forward trend), a fully matching wardrobe allows eyes to move seamlessly through an outfit, creating a lengthening effect while allowing details like texture, tailoring, and accessories to take center stage. — Staff Author, InStyle, 19 June 2026

Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Travis Barker step out together in sleek matching black ensembles for the Tribeca Festival in New York City June 13. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026

To celebrate the film, Samsung created an Iron Man edition of the Galaxy S6 Edge, which came in red and gold with a matching wireless charger. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 16 June 2026

Dress them up with a flowy white dress for a seaside dinner, or keep things polished yet casual with a matching linen set. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for matching

• batching
• catching
• hatching
• latching
• patching
• scratching
• snatching
• thatching
• attaching
• despatching
• detaching
• dispatching