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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Because chemists can mix and match different metals and organic linkers, there are thousands of possible MOFs – each with unique properties. Bohong Zhang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025 Style it together, or mix and match it with other pieces in your wardrobe. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025 So consider the first 10 games an extended tryout for some of these players as the Leafs mix and match and see what works with a different look than years past. James Mirtle, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025 Be sure to get an array of materials in a variety of textures to mix and match for the best arrangement. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025 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 17 Oct. 2025.

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