as in similar
having qualities in common
was fond of dressing the twins in matching outfits
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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
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as in marrying
to give in marriage
they were happy to match their daughter to a man from a good family
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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
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Recent Examples of matching
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
For the most complete look, pair the putter with a matching Buffalo Trace headcover (sold separately for $90).
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Dec. 2024
Lucas retains his hold on the lucrative smack market largely because of his ability to not attract attention; his eventual downfall is hastened by the regrettable decision to stand out in a crowd for once and rock a chinchilla fur coat and matching hat at a prizefight.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Carpenter skipped a matching red manicure in favor of short, naked nails and cozied up in a black and white faux fur vintage Chanel jacket and miniskirt ensemble.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
For the most complete look, pair the putter with a matching Buffalo Trace headcover (sold separately for $90).
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
What is the Powerball payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Dec. 2024
Lucas retains his hold on the lucrative smack market largely because of his ability to not attract attention; his eventual downfall is hastened by the regrettable decision to stand out in a crowd for once and rock a chinchilla fur coat and matching hat at a prizefight.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
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Concerns have been voiced within the community regarding the paint schemes for the team's No. 6 and No. 60 cars under the Castrol sponsorship, which resulted in similar looks for each vehicle, allegedly diminishing their individual identities.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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This faux-shearling coat from Gap has slim lines and a single row of buttons, similar to what Holmes wore, but in all-black.Clint Davis, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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On the same day, the airline will also launch new seasonal flights from Boston to Edinburgh, complementing its existing service to the Scottish city from its primary base at New York-JFK.Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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Influencers, enamored with its style and functionality, often flaunt it as a crossbody bag, seamlessly complementing casual outfits.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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After marrying Jones in 1974, Lipton largely stepped away from performing to focus on her family.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Zuckerberg’s choice of accessory—a watch celebrated as the thinnest mechanical timepiece in the world—added an air of sophistication to the high-profile event, marrying the worlds of tech and haute horology.Interesting Engineering, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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Rural states like West Virginia have life expectancies akin to those in developing nations, while wealthier states like California boast outcomes comparable to European ones.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Lululemon China Sales As a result, the company has turned to China for growth, which so far has helped lift sales across the overall business and because of that company-wide comparable sales grew 4% during the quarter.Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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This marks the first positive forensic match tying Mangione directly to the scene where Brian Thompson was gunned down just over a week ago outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel.Dakin Andone, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The second required only one completion, an absolute laser over the middle to DJ Moore for 27 yards to set up Cairo Santos’ game-tying 48-yard field goal as time expired.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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Self-publishing is analogous to modern communication, but more in relation to social media and blogging than self-publishing on Amazon or through a vanity press.Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 11 Dec. 2024
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PMTs would function in an analogous role to deliver basic primary care.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Its 69 rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and some have private landscaped terraces with wooden trellises sparkling with lights, but no two rooms are alike.Devorah Lev-Tov, TIME, 25 July 2024
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Their cases seemed eerily alike to a lot of people, including Arelie’s sisters.Dateline NBC, NBC News, 16 July 2024
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The Dutchman’s fourth title places him firmly into the pantheon of Formula 1’s greats, equalling a feat achieved only by another five drivers.Dan Cancian, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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Coach Raul Lara’s squad took down Nevada’s Bishop Gorman, swiftly defeated its Trinity League opposition en route to another crown and kept rolling through the competition as the possibility of equaling the program’s undefeated 2017 campaign crept into focus.Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Matching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matching. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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