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

Another was a matching blue and white polka dot bikini with the same design. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

This piece appears to have a yellow-gold case paved with diamonds, a black dial, and a matching black strap. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026

Verb

The odds of matching all five white balls and the Powerball are a staggering 1 in 292,201,338. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

Investigators issued a be-on-the-lookout for the vehicle, and a license-plate reader picked up a matching car nearby soon after. — Ana Maria Soler, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026