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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And there are nice moments for Austyn Myers as the tailor Motel and Kat Fitzpatrick as the matchmaker Yente.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Michelle recalled trying her best to keep things professional between them, even going so far as to play matchmaker and set Barack up with one of her friends.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Aug. 2025
As Brie explained to PEOPLE in July 2025, a mutual friend who was with them in New Orleans played matchmaker after realizing there was an attraction between the pair.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 31 July 2025
Donnelly also noted that matchmakers at her agency make much more than Lucy’s $80,000 salary.
—Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Michelle recalled trying her best to keep things professional between them, even going so far as to play matchmaker and set Barack up with one of her friends.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Aug. 2025
As Brie explained to PEOPLE in July 2025, a mutual friend who was with them in New Orleans played matchmaker after realizing there was an attraction between the pair.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 31 July 2025
Donnelly also noted that matchmakers at her agency make much more than Lucy’s $80,000 salary.
—Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
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“Matchmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchmaker. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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