mix and match
idiom
: to put different things (such as pieces of clothing) together in different ways
mix and match sweaters with different skirts to create new outfits
Buy clothing that you can mix and match.
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Cora will mix and match the rest of the outfield now that Roman Anthony, who’d spent time at DH following the Devers trade, will be playing more in the outfield.
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 10 July 2025
The regime could also mix and match, liberalizing in some respects while growing more restrictive in others.
—Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
Firms can also mix and match their pricing between services and software.
—Chris Mele, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Pair them with the matching tank for a chic set, or mix and match with any summer top for a versatile look that moves with you.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 10 July 2025
The regime could also mix and match, liberalizing in some respects while growing more restrictive in others.
—Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
Firms can also mix and match their pricing between services and software.
—Chris Mele, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Pair them with the matching tank for a chic set, or mix and match with any summer top for a versatile look that moves with you.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
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“Mix and match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mix%20and%20match. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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