to match
idiom
: having the same quality or appearance as something
He's a large man with hands to match.
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Baker owns these bed sheets in the clover hue, but there are other neutral, soothing hues available, like warm grey and sage, to match a minimalist or even coastal bedroom aesthetic.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
Finding a shade of braiding hair to match dark or black hair isn’t exactly a challenge.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 8 May 2025
If state and local governments do not adjust their spending to match the drop in federal funding, their fiscal position—and creditworthiness—will decay.
—Andrew Fowler, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2025
The Opium frontman brushed off allegedly not receiving an invite and posed for a hotel room photo shoot with Gio, which saw Carti rocking a leather jacket and pants to match his Chrome Hearts beanie.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 May 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
Finding a shade of braiding hair to match dark or black hair isn’t exactly a challenge.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 8 May 2025
If state and local governments do not adjust their spending to match the drop in federal funding, their fiscal position—and creditworthiness—will decay.
—Andrew Fowler, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2025
The Opium frontman brushed off allegedly not receiving an invite and posed for a hotel room photo shoot with Gio, which saw Carti rocking a leather jacket and pants to match his Chrome Hearts beanie.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 May 2025
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“To match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20match. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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