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
• equalling
• mirroring
• paralleling
• supplementing
• corresponding (to)
• equaling
• echoing
• going (with)
• conforming (to)
• suggesting
• coordinating (with)
• approaching
• blending (with)
• rivalling
• harmonizing (with)
• rivaling
• counterbalancing
• repeating
• measuring (up)
• counterpoising
• amounting (to)
• coming (to)
• nearing
• 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
• tieing
• equalling
• equaling
• topping
• beating
• approaching
• transcending
• surpassing
• eclipsing
• rivaling
• rivalling
• touching
• outstripping
• approximating
• bettering
• excelling
• amounting (to)
• outdoing
• paralleling
• outshining
• overtopping
• outdistancing
• keeping up
• measuring up (to)
• stacking up (against or with)

Examples of matching in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

In some phone camera footage captured by E! News, Benny is trailing behind Selena and her crew wearing a matching sequined suit. —Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2024

The two are also known for their love of a matching moment. —Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2024

Both feature intricate matching glass lids and artful profiles of the iconic witches. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024

This product comes with a matching liner that ensures precise application every time. —Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024