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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Use color to your advantage: Know how to mix and match your outfit colors.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Have everyone mix and match from the toppings bar to make their own tasty fruit creations.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Don't be afraid to mix and match ingredients to find what works best for you.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Salt, black pepper, and Old Bay are mainstays in many onion boil recipes, but feel free to mix and match your favorite herbs, spices, and blends from the list below.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Have everyone mix and match from the toppings bar to make their own tasty fruit creations.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Don't be afraid to mix and match ingredients to find what works best for you.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Salt, black pepper, and Old Bay are mainstays in many onion boil recipes, but feel free to mix and match your favorite herbs, spices, and blends from the list below.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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