How to Use matchy-matchy in a Sentence
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Could the matchy-matchy looks be a signal that the two are ready to reach an agreement?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
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Get matchy-matchy and add a bag like this trending one by Jacquemus.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 24 June 2024
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The light blue polish is cute and matchy-matchy when worn by the Clueless star way back when.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 23 July 2026
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The matchy-matchy makeup wasn't the only meta moment in the show, either.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
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Despite the matchy-matchy vibes, their looks are different in subtle ways.
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 26 Oct. 2023
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Each blate has a complementary blue pattern, but the set isn’t matchy-matchy.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
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This creates a nice layered color effect that doesn't feel too matchy-matchy.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, other prints on drapes and pillows keep the space from becoming matchy-matchy.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
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Adding an oversized T-shirt in a slightly lighter shade keeps things from feeling too matchy-matchy.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 June 2026
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Ciara and Vera Wang took their matchy-matchy game to a whole new level.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Going super matchy-matchy with furniture makes a room look bland and even boring.
—Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
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The goal is to contrast tones and proportions to create depth and avoid looking too matchy-matchy.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2025
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There’s even a coordinating towel bar and wall hooks for those in search of a matchy-matchy look.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 20 July 2026
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Their looks were cohesive and in-sync, without being too matchy-matchy—a hard balance to strike.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2026
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Jennie went matchy-matchy with her mani, echoing both the color and the sheerness of her dramatic cape.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
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They were coordinated, but not too matchy-matchy—the sign of a true fashion couple.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 June 2026
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Taken together, the entire outfit is proof that matchy-matchy doesn't have to be boring.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
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Mixed Metals Gone are the days of matchy-matchy everything in kitchen design.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2026
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While the couple style spectrum spans the matchy-matchy to the alternate universes, these two are well aligned.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
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Step Two Make the bed with mixed and matched sheets at various price points, and avoid overtly matchy-matchy sets.
—Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 15 Apr. 2024
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For glam, Davis opted for a matchy-matchy look, wearing purple eyeshadow to match her dress.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
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Gone are the days of matchy-matchy sets, sterile millennial greige, and stark black-and-white color palettes.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
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Oprah is all about a matchy-matchy moment, so a set like this one is essential for channeling her comfy-chic travel style.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
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And people didn’t want china serving dishes, which were too matchy-matchy and best suited to multicourse meals.
—Alexandra Lange, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2023
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Pair it with a white t-shirt and jeans or else invest in a skirt with a similar materiality for some matchy-matchy glam.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
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Shades that are distinctly different give more visual interest in a room and won't verge on clashing or too matchy-matchy.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
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Bed in a Bag Sets Lord's aversion to a matchy-matchy look in the bedroom doesn't just end with furniture.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 24 Jan. 2026
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In the stands, Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon served up easy, breezy, matchy-matchy summer date style.
—Giacomo Aricò, Vogue, 7 June 2026
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If their matchy-matchy moment isn't enough to stand for their endearing sisterly bond, Khloé and Kim's poses are.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2023
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Waffle towel devotees can get matchy-matchy with a corresponding shower curtain of the same fabric.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
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