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as in complemented
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
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as in met
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
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Recent Examples of matched
Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
The blood, after all, was a cheery red color that matched the plaid motif in my Pottery Barn tartan placemats.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
The American contribution is matched by the International Olympic Committee and would ultimately make up 14 percent of the organization’s roughly $52 million budget for 2024.
—Michael S. Schmidt, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Two weeks later, Daryl learned he had been matched with a man in El Paso, Texas.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
The field of view is wide for the category, matched by the Rokid Max.
—PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
Recipes for every meal, tailored according to diet preferences and health goals, will make meals enjoyable and well-matched with one's objectives.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The pair, who matched in black formal outfits, shared a sweet kiss after Edwards agreed to marry him.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Linebacker Germaine Pratt matched on Freiermuth and bit on the outside move.
—Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
Carole’s passion for yoga is only matched by her entrepreneurial spirit.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
The blood, after all, was a cheery red color that matched the plaid motif in my Pottery Barn tartan placemats.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
The American contribution is matched by the International Olympic Committee and would ultimately make up 14 percent of the organization’s roughly $52 million budget for 2024.
—Michael S. Schmidt, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Two weeks later, Daryl learned he had been matched with a man in El Paso, Texas.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
The field of view is wide for the category, matched by the Rokid Max.
—PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
Recipes for every meal, tailored according to diet preferences and health goals, will make meals enjoyable and well-matched with one's objectives.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The pair, who matched in black formal outfits, shared a sweet kiss after Edwards agreed to marry him.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Linebacker Germaine Pratt matched on Freiermuth and bit on the outside move.
—Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matched
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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
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Bronze wore a matching No. 15 T-shirt with black pants and white sneakers.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
9 Feb. 2025
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The big picture: The median age to get married for the first time was 29.2 in 2023, according to census data.—
Axios,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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Yellowjackets' favorite married couple, Shauna (Melanie Lynskey) and Jeff (Warren Cole), haven't had the perfect relationship.—
Samantha Highfill,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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The ballroom's gold chandeliers and modern crown molding complemented the couple's romantic black-and-white wedding theme.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Research — a survey of 109 CEOs of major Canadian organizations, complemented by in-depth qualitative interviews with 46 of them — suggests six strategies for alleviating loneliness that leaders can employ.—
Alaric Bourgoin,
Sarah L. Wright,
Jean-François Harvey,
Saouré Kouamé,
Harvard Business Review,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This flash drive is compatible with most modern smart devices, so backing up your files from your phone or transferring a project between your computer and tablet is a breeze.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2025
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Owning a movie theater was a lifelong dream for Floyd, who notes that a commitment to supporting independent film is not always compatible with the need to turn a profit.—
Cory Stillman,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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Williams tied a career high with four made 3-pointers, and Keon Johnson tied a career high with eight assists.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
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After the first quarter ended with the score tied at 22, the Jazz dominated the Heat 40-19 in the second quarter to enter halftime with a 21-point lead.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2025
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Establishing a clear and coordinated approach will help avoid a dangerous push for mass return before the country is prepared.—
Jesse Marks,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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City departments have been meeting regularly to ensure a coordinated major event plan to maintain safety and resident quality of life.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Problem is, Downhill largely echoes Östlund’s superior version, and there’s only so much Ferrell can do to add new twists to that resonant tale of marital discord and imperiled masculinity. 21.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2025
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Every year, almost a third of those who qualify for EITC for the first time in their lifetime can claim the credit because of changes in their marital, parental or financial status, according to the Internal Revenue Service.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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That represented 63% growth and equaled about 18% of aggregate revenue.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
14 Dec. 2024
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Efforts to utilize French Guiana’s vast natural resources ended in disaster on multiple occasions, the jungle interior taking on a reputation perhaps only equaled by Joseph Conrad’s deeply colonial descriptions of the Congo Free State in Heart of Darkness almost a century later.—
Rob Crossan,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Dec. 2024
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“Matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matched. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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