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matching

matching

1.9
Having the same appearance or design
  • adjective
  • /ˈmæʧɪŋ/
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  • OK, the next one wore matching outfits with mom on Mother's Day.

As a scarf or as a matching headband?

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Examples

  • She wore a beautiful dress with a matching pair of shoes.

  • And then I bought the matching leggings as well.

  • So yeah, it's more about matching the finish as well.

  • I love to add to this the matching suit for the pants.

  • And you have a matching mommy dog shirt.

  • I do have the matching body lotion.

  • And then these cute little matching workout leggings.

    Carli Bybel

  • They also sent a little matching bonnet thing.

  • We've got the Space Black with the matching Smart Folio as well.

  • You can get these nylon zippers with the matching teeth and tape.

Synonyms

same
vsmatching
∞ 1.0

Very similar in kind or quality to another thing

is focused specifically on appearance, pattern, or style rather than any quality
alike
vsmatching
359 1.0

Having very similar looks or qualities

implies similarity in general traits rather than strict sameness in appearance
identical
vsmatching
237 2.9

Being exactly the same in every detail as another

is focused on appearance, pattern, or style rather than every tiny detail
twin
vsmatching
67 1.8

Two things that are exactly alike and made to form a matching pair

applies more broadly to items with similar appearance or style, not only pairs
matchy
vsmatching
  • Informal
6 7.9

Having clothes and accessories in the same color or style so they look like they go together

describes exact equality in appearance or pattern rather than deliberate stylistic pairing
of a piece
vsmatching
4 6.9

Having the same style or quality throughout

implies exact sameness in appearance or pattern rather than general consistency
duplicate
vsmatching
3 3.0

Exactly the same as another thing

focuses on being alike in appearance or style without implying a copy
corresponding
vsmatching
3 3.9

Having the same position, job, or purpose

refers to relatedness in role or function rather than exact appearance or style
twinned
vsmatching
4.8

Two similar parts joined as a pair, for example two towns

covers being alike in appearance or style beyond just paired or twin arrangements
co-ordinated
vsmatching
  • UK
3.9

Items that match in style and color to make a pleasant look

focuses on exact sameness in appearance or pattern rather than planned combinations

Antonyms

different
∞ 1.0

Not the same as another person or thing

dissimilar
17 3.8

Different in appearance or nature

Compounds

matching funds
  • Specialized
10 4.4

Money given to equal money raised from other sources, often required by a grant

text-matching
  • Specialized
4.3

Searching for exact words or text that match a given pattern

text-matching
  • Specialized
4.4

Checking whether two pieces of text have the same or similar meaning

How Similar

identical
237 2.9
matching
1.9
similar
∞ 1.0
different
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

matching positive

Morphology

matching = match (transparent) = match + ing

The adjective is the participial form of the verb 'match' with the standard '-ing' suffix used adjectivally; meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Matching comes from the verb match, which originally meant 'to make a pair' or 'find a mate'. So when two or more things are matching, they 'fit' together in colour, style, or pattern and look the same.