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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The Buckeyes will likely mix and match at times, giving people a chance to see the No. 1 cornerback recruit in the Class of 2025 in action.
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Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Blend this piece with other coastal pieces or mix and match it with organic modernism or traditional design styles.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
In a comprehensive 55-page report, the IBA gives the council a long menu of options to mix and match, each with its own price tag.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
The deal will cost $19.99 for boneless wings and $24.99 for traditional or mix and match wings, the company said.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
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Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Blend this piece with other coastal pieces or mix and match it with organic modernism or traditional design styles.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
In a comprehensive 55-page report, the IBA gives the council a long menu of options to mix and match, each with its own price tag.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
The deal will cost $19.99 for boneless wings and $24.99 for traditional or mix and match wings, the company said.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Mix and match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mix%20and%20match. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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