matching

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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

matching

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present participle of match entry 2

Synonyms of matching

Adjective

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

Examples of matching in a Sentence

Adjective

was fond of dressing the twins in matching outfits

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

In addition to its one-off paintwork, the vehicle was outfitted with a matching red-leather interior—dubbed Silver Arrow—with contrasting yellow stitching, and features widened front seats and special Alutex aluminum trim as opposed to carbon fiber. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

Starbucks also just released an entire Bearista Collection, including a tumbler with a playful gift bow lid, a matching espresso mug and snow globe set, and a ceramic mug. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Nov. 2026

Marchetto was keen to push beyond the typical bridal redesign, instead opting for tailored trousers and a matching bomber jacket with heavily embellished cuffs. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Thiele, 29, wore a tiny red plaid skirt with feather trim and a matching red plaid layer under his tank top. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1630, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for matching

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