Synonyms of matching

matching 1 of 2

adjective

ˈma-chiŋ 

as in similar

having qualities in common

was fond of dressing the twins in matching outfits

Synonyms & Similar Words

• similar
• comparable
• analogous
• like
• alike
• such
• corresponding
• parallel
• identical
• equivalent
• resembling
• synonymous
• cognate
• twin
• akin
• related
• correspondent
• resemblant
• connate
• on the order of
• same
• ditto
• commensurate
• suchlike
• proportionate
• virtual
• consistent
• duplicate
• tantamount
• interchangeable
• uniform
• relatable
• allied
• conforming
• equal
• redundant
• kin
• congeneric
• approaching
• homogeneous
• congenial
• substitutable
• kindred
• close
• consonant
• entire
• indistinguishable
• coincident
• conformable
• approximating
• homogenous
• coextensive
• fungible
• connatural
• unchanging
• unvarying
• me-too
• congenerous
• selfsame
• unvaried

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• different
• dissimilar
• diverse
• unlike
• various
• disparate
• distinct
• distinguishable
• variable
• varying
• varied
• unakin
• noninterchangeable
• nonequivalent
• unrelated
• inaccurate
• inexact
• imprecise
• unconnected

matching

2 of 2

verb

present participle of match

1

as in complementing

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

• complementing
• mirroring
• paralleling
• supplementing
• corresponding (to)
• equaling
• echoing
• going (with)
• conforming (to)
• suggesting
• coordinating (with)
• approaching
• blending (with)
• harmonizing (with)
• counterbalancing
• rivaling
• repeating
• nearing
• measuring (up)
• counterpoising
• amounting (to)
• coming (to)
• partaking (of)
• adding up (to)
• imaging

2

as in marrying

to give in marriage

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marrying
• wedding
• espousing
• committing
• engaging
• promising
• affiancing
• pledging
• betrothing

3

as in meeting

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

• meeting
• tying
• surpassing
• equaling
• beating
• topping
• touching
• approaching
• transcending
• eclipsing
• excelling
• outstripping
• approximating
• bettering
• rivaling
• amounting (to)
• outdoing
• paralleling
• outshining
• outdistancing
• overtopping
• keeping up
• measuring up (to)
• stacking up (against or with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of matching

Adjective

Alternatively, slip into the eye-catching, hot-pink Loft Beach Linen Cotton Maxi Skirt for beach parties and backyard barbecues, pairing it with the matching convertible top for a wear-anywhere two-piece set. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

In some, a personal account is frozen the moment its holder dies and is not released without the consent of every heir and a matching court process. — Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Verb

At the reception, David and Victoria wore matching cardinal purple Antonio Berardi ensembles, which became one of the most memorable celebrity fashion moments of the era. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

The three main types of non-compliance in labeling included fiber percentages not matching the actual material makeup, items containing different or cheaper fibers than those listed on the label, or simply incorrectly declaring or naming fibers on labeling. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 25 June 2026