mix and match

phrase

: 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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Its Jibbitz charms, which snap directly into ventilation holes on its shoes, let wearers mix and match playful designs to effortlessly showcase their personal style. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 Or Miami could also mix and match in the secondary in order to best fit the scenario for each individual situation. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 The stylish stripes are easy to mix and match with basics, and the wrinkle-free fabric makes packing a cinch. — Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 7 Oct. 2026 But having seven guys among those 11 forwards who can play center at the NHL level was critical for Bednar to mix and match. — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 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 16 Oct. 2026.

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