to match

idiom

: having the same quality or appearance as something
He's a large man with hands to match.

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Users can ask for playlists to match specific moods, like study focus, workout energy, or relaxing evening, and Spotify will surface the most fitting options. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025 The cast iron construction is ideal for heat retention, and the sleek and smooth enamel coating is offered in a range of colors to match your decor. Dena Ogden, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025 To make installation a breeze, your purchase comes with 12 compatible shower curtain hooks to match the metal grommets. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025 The White/Sunset/Fire Red/Black pair will once again be released only in women’s sizing as well as kid’s and is expected to match the look of the ’06 original. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for to match

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“To match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20match. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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