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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One of our favorite perks of matching sets is the ability to mix and match with different styles, and this top can be easily paired with shorts, jeans, or dressier bottoms depending on the occasion.
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2025
Versatility is key — clothes that mix and match effortlessly, shoes that serve multiple purposes and a wardrobe that layers well.
—Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
The Panthers can mix and match their top four players easily, utilizing each of them in all different positions to counter opposing offenses.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
Don’t be afraid to mix and match patterns for a quaint English garden vibe.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2025
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2025
Versatility is key — clothes that mix and match effortlessly, shoes that serve multiple purposes and a wardrobe that layers well.
—Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
The Panthers can mix and match their top four players easily, utilizing each of them in all different positions to counter opposing offenses.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
Don’t be afraid to mix and match patterns for a quaint English garden vibe.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mix and match
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“Mix and match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mix%20and%20match. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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