mix and match
idiom
: to put different things (such as pieces of clothing) together in different ways
mix and match sweaters with different skirts to create new outfits
Buy clothing that you can mix and match.
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One way to keep the color coming is to use an all-purpose fertilizer regularly and mix and match annuals and perennials throughout your beds and containers.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Or mix and match more vibrant hues for a bolder display.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Many of the items in the collection are considered wardrobing staples, versatile and easy to mix and match.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Shoppers often will just mix and match to suit their own tastes, Jiang said.
—Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Or mix and match more vibrant hues for a bolder display.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Many of the items in the collection are considered wardrobing staples, versatile and easy to mix and match.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Shoppers often will just mix and match to suit their own tastes, Jiang said.
—Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mix and match
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“Mix and match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mix%20and%20match. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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