matchmaker
noun
match·mak·er
ˈmach-ˌmā-kər 
: one that arranges a match
especially
: one who tries to bring two unmarried individuals together in an attempt to promote a marriage
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Celine Song’s sophomore feature follows Dakota Johnson as a New York City matchmaker named Lucy, who finds herself at a romantic crossroads.
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Abigail Lee, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
There's live music, dancing, and in the corner, the star attraction — Willie Daly, the matchmaker himself.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
The German format, naturally set in a luxury villa, sees famous former lovers playing matchmaker for their ex-flames.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Her role is part matchmaker, part strategist, and part coach.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
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Abigail Lee, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
There's live music, dancing, and in the corner, the star attraction — Willie Daly, the matchmaker himself.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
The German format, naturally set in a luxury villa, sees famous former lovers playing matchmaker for their ex-flames.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Her role is part matchmaker, part strategist, and part coach.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for matchmaker
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“Matchmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchmaker. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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