matching

adjective

match·​ing ˈma-chiŋ 

1

of two or more things

a

: going together well : suitably paired or used together

matching colors

… a formfitting navy Armani suit and matching pumps …

—Leslie Bennetts

b

: having the same appearance, design, etc.

In their matching yellow jumpsuits and white T-shirts they looked like gateposts marking the entrance to the house.

—Ann M. Martin

Meanwhile, over the past few months, Kylie Jenner and Pia Mia have been sighted in matching outfits on more than one occasion while shopping and lunching in LA.

—Erika Stalder

2

: forming part of a pair or set

searched the clean laundry for a matching sock

3

: equal in amount

made matching contributions

especially : equal in amount to money obtained from another source

… a proposal that he has sponsored in the legislature would provide $25-50 million in matching funds for biotechnology research and development to companies choosing Louisiana as their base.

—Stephen Budiansky

Synonyms

• akin
• alike
• analogous
• cognate
• comparable
• connate
• correspondent
• corresponding
• ditto
• like
• parallel
• resemblant
• resembling
• similar
• such
• suchlike

Examples of matching in a Sentence

was fond of dressing the twins in matching outfits

Recent Examples on the Web

Photo: Getty Images Designed to mimic the effects of the elements, Meghan sported a natural dewy base with blusher angled up to the cheekbone, along with a matching glossy nude lip. —Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025

Bronze wore a matching No. 15 T-shirt with black pants and white sneakers. —Ty Gaskins, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025

The Emmy winner, who was on hand to present, wore a classic black suit with silky lapels, as well as a matching top and buckle loafers. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025

Made in England from music sheet paper and with a matching bookmark, this is an agenda for artists at heart. —Cora Harrington, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined at sense 2