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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In both cases, the story is about a wealthy young woman who plays matchmaker for the people in her life while facing romantic woes of her own.
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Lia Beck, EW.com, 25 June 2025
The film follows Lucy (played by Dakota Johnson), a successful matchmaker who has managed to find love for everyone except for herself.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 21 June 2025
These shows highlight the culturally specific ways that matchmakers can help daters find long-lasting love and the benefits of trusting someone else with the process.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 20 June 2025
What was your initial impression of Materialists, both as a moviegoer and as an actual matchmaker?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 June 2025
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Lia Beck, EW.com, 25 June 2025
The film follows Lucy (played by Dakota Johnson), a successful matchmaker who has managed to find love for everyone except for herself.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 21 June 2025
These shows highlight the culturally specific ways that matchmakers can help daters find long-lasting love and the benefits of trusting someone else with the process.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 20 June 2025
What was your initial impression of Materialists, both as a moviegoer and as an actual matchmaker?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 June 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 14 Jul. 2025.
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