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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This 100-percent-linen set is effortlessly chic, and each piece would be easy to mix and match with other wardrobe staples. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 July 2026 Chinese systems routinely dominate the weekly leaderboards on OpenRouter, a popular marketplace that lets developers mix and match models from different providers. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 17 July 2026 The more important thing is to find ways to mix and match coverages. Mike Defabo, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Floor lamps and table lamps are easy to mix and match in a room, which makes a garage sale the perfect place to find a charming standalone piece. Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 12 July 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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