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

This modular set includes a spacious sectional sofa, a loveseat, and a matching wood-top coffee table. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026

In 2024, 81% of plans offered a match and 41% provided some type of non-matching contribution, per the Plan Sponsor Council of America. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

Verb

Clinical Trial Recruitment AI can accelerate clinical trial participant matching by scanning records against eligibility criteria, shortening recruitment dramatically. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Gold Phoenix already has three victories in 2026, matching his high for any year. — Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026