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of two or more things
a
: going together well : suitably paired or used together
matching colors
… a formfitting navy Armani suit and matching pumps …—
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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
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: 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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—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
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—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
In the photo, Harry and Lilibet shared both their matching red hair and smiles as Lilibet—clad in a pink ballet outfit—held a bunch of red balloons in the backyard of their Montecito home.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
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—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Feb. 2026
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
The brand also offers separate items like a comforter or a matching linen duvet cover.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
In the photo, Harry and Lilibet shared both their matching red hair and smiles as Lilibet—clad in a pink ballet outfit—held a bunch of red balloons in the backyard of their Montecito home.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Five winners will receive a Spearmint stand mixer, plus a matching, limited-edition 36-inch Dual Fuel Commercial-Style Range.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Feb. 2026
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matching. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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