to match
idiom
: having the same quality or appearance as something
He's a large man with hands to match.
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It was detailed with silver, chain-like embellishments that draped down from her hip past her knees to match the jewel embellishment on her jacket.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Available in a mix of fun and functional shades, there’s a color to match every bag—or every outfit.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Not to say Judge is not good enough to do it alone, but every contender has multiple stars, and the Yankees need to be able to match that.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Their clash with Nashville is coming down to match three after a 2-1 defeat on Saturday.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Available in a mix of fun and functional shades, there’s a color to match every bag—or every outfit.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Not to say Judge is not good enough to do it alone, but every contender has multiple stars, and the Yankees need to be able to match that.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Their clash with Nashville is coming down to match three after a 2-1 defeat on Saturday.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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“To match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20match. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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