matching

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matching

The curtains and walls are matching in a soft shade of blue.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Intentionally matched or coordinated: Describes items that are deliberately chosen to go together because they share similar characteristics, such as color, pattern, or style.
    • Being two identical or corresponding things: Describes a pair or set of items that are exactly alike or correspond to each other.
Usage

The adjective "matching" is used to describe two or more items that are paired because they are the same or complementary. It is often used before a noun. - Use "matching" to describe items that are part of a coordinated set. - Use "matching" to describe things that are identical, especially in a pair.

Examples
  • Adjective:
    • She wore a scarf and gloves in matching shades of blue.
    • The couple had matching wedding rings.
    • The puzzle pieces are not matching.
Advanced Usage
  • "matching set": A complete collection of items designed to go together.
    • She bought a matching set of luggage for her trip.
  • "matching funds": In finance, funds that are provided on the condition that an equal sum is raised from another source.
    • The grant requires matching funds from the university.
Variants and Related Words
  • Match (verb): To correspond or be similar to something else.
    • Your socks don't match.
  • Match (noun): A person or thing that is equal to or corresponds with another.
    • He was no match for the champion.
  • Mismatched (adjective): Not matching; not suited to each other.
    • The mismatched furniture gave the room an eclectic feel.
Synonyms
  • Coordinated: Made or designed to go well together.
  • Corresponding: Similar in position, amount, or function.
  • Identical: Exactly the same.
  • Twin: Forming or being one of a pair.
Antonyms
  • Mismatched: Not matching.
  • Clashing: Colors or styles that conflict or look bad together.
  • Different: Not the same.
Related Phrases
  • Perfect match: An ideal pairing or combination.
    • The wine was a perfect match for the cheese.
  • Meet your match: To encounter someone who is equal to or better than you in some respect.
    • The chess champion finally met his match.
matching

The curtains and walls are matching in a soft shade of blue.

Adjective
  1. intentionally matched
    • curtains and walls were color coordinated
  2. being two identical