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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Dana White’s Contender Series features a new crop of UFC hopefuls looking to impress the UFC president and UFC matchmakers for the chance to secure a contract with the organization.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2025
Diana even played matchmaker for Andrew and his now-ex-wife Sarah Ferguson after the former Duke of York complained about his love life.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Nov. 2025
At times, Epstein served as a matchmaker, brokering introductions between influential people, the messages show.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025
Joe will be picked up with his matchmaker, Amy, on the dock — and the eligible ladies will be tendered later in the afternoon.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2025
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2025
Diana even played matchmaker for Andrew and his now-ex-wife Sarah Ferguson after the former Duke of York complained about his love life.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Nov. 2025
At times, Epstein served as a matchmaker, brokering introductions between influential people, the messages show.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025
Joe will be picked up with his matchmaker, Amy, on the dock — and the eligible ladies will be tendered later in the afternoon.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Matchmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchmaker. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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