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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Either of these neutral options could easily mix and match with any of the tops in your luggage, so there’s no need to pack more than one pair in your carry-on. Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025 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. 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 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 9 Jul. 2025.

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