Synonyms of matched

matched 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in matching

Related Words

• matching
• compatible
• coordinated
• correspondent
• cohesive
• coherent
• symmetrical
• proportioned
• even
• regular
• balanced
• harmonic
• consonant
• Apollonian
• Apollinian
• harmonious
• congruous
• eurythmic

Dissimilar Words

• unequal
• uneven
• skewed
• disordered
• asymmetrical
• incompatible
• conflicting
• irregular
• unsymmetrical
• uncoordinated
• unbalanced
• incongruous
• clashing
• disunited
• inharmonious
• disharmonious
• disharmonic
• inharmonic

2

as in married

Related Words

• married
• mated
• marital
• espoused
• conjugal
• matrimonial
• nuptial
• wedded
• bridal
• committed
• pledged
• connubial
• spousal
• prenuptial
• promised
• engaged
• wifely
• betrothed
• affianced

matched

2 of 2

verb

past tense of match

1

as in complemented

to be the exact counterpart of

does this handbag's shade of blue match my navy blue pants?

the rare blood type that exactly matched that of the transplant recipient

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complemented
• paralleled
• mirrored
• supplemented
• equaled
• echoed
• corresponded (to)
• suggested
• went (with)
• approached
• rivaled
• conformed (to)
• counterbalanced
• blended (with)
• coordinated (with)
• harmonized (with)
• repeated
• measured (up)
• neared
• came (to)
• counterpoised
• amounted (to)
• added up (to)
• partook (of)
• imaged

2

as in espoused

to give in marriage

they were happy to match their daughter to a man from a good family

Synonyms & Similar Words

• married
• espoused
• wedded
• committed
• promised
• engaged
• pledged
• betrothed
• affianced

3

as in met

to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)

no one has ever been able to match that novel for its portrayal of the horrors of war

Synonyms & Similar Words

• met
• tied
• surpassed
• equaled
• topped
• beat
• approached
• touched
• eclipsed
• transcended
• excelled
• outstripped
• bettered
• rivaled
• paralleled
• approximated
• outdid
• outshone
• amounted (to)
• outdistanced
• kept up
• overtopped
• measured up (to)
• stacked up (against or with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of matched

Adjective

Put pre-matched outfits on the same hanger. — Brandi Jones, Health, 25 Feb. 2026

Verb

Given that her dress was so bold, Cardi and her makeup artist Erika La' Pearl matched the vibes with a glitter eye in a purply-pink color that complemented the vivid colors of the gown. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026

Based on conversations with her friends and activists, the regulations rarely matched up with what was happening on the ground. — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026

He was matched with Palm Beach hatmaker Kai Lassen; the two first clicked over a marathon texting session, then made googly eyes at each other over coffee. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Then check whether the professional development hours logged for special education, ESL and CTE staff actually matched what those teachers teach. — Kellie Lauth, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Trump’s extravagant welcome gesture will almost certainly be matched by prosaic summit outcomes. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Infrared spectroscopy showed that the fossil enamel looked a bit like that of the modern alligator, and its carbonate content matched that of modern reptilian enamel. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2026

Have the weeds identified and matched with the most effective herbicide. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

The styling and stagecraft matched a typical fashion-week launch, but nothing in the lineup required producing new inventory. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026