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

Hotstar app users can download the new JioHotstar app and sign in with their existing Hotstar credentials, with their plan converting automatically to the matching JioHotstar tier. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026

Worn by Osaka during her first-round singles match on day two of the tournament, the look featured a white windbreaker with a large green bow, a green tutu with white tulle ruffles and a matching green visor. — Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

Verb

Massive gold chandelier earrings, a matching ring stack, a bronze clutch, and sheer pumps in the same brown hue punctuated her look. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Oct. 2026

The year-to-date median close price for detached homes sits at $650,000, matching each of the past two years. — Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026