to match

idiom

: having the same quality or appearance as something
He's a large man with hands to match.

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The celebrities hanging out on stage were dressed to match their personalities. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025 Online Reddit users have already welcomed the Rhino as one of the area’s apex predators, though some have questioned why it isn’t painted all blue to match its fellow titans. Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 31 May 2025 This 100% microfiber quilt comes in a whopping 20 colorways to match your decor. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2025 After all, the screen size increase to match the Pro means Apple could use the same display on both models. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for to match

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“To match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20match. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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