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as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
a chess match
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as in marriage
a union representing a special kind of social and legal partnership between two people
from all appearances those two have got a good match there
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as in half
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
I can't find the match to this sock
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as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
for a wife he wants a woman who will be his match in every aspect of their lives
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as in image
something or someone that strongly resembles another
Erin is so nearly my exact match you'd think she must be my twin and not just my cousin
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as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the discussion soon degenerated into a pointless shouting match
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as in to complement
to be the exact counterpart of
does this handbag's shade of blue match my navy blue pants? the rare blood type that exactly matched that of the transplant recipient
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as in to meet
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
no one has ever been able to match that novel for its portrayal of the horrors of war
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Recent Examples of match
Michael Nied, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Messi will join Argentina’s national team for World Cup qualifying matches on Friday against Uruguay on Mar. 25 against Brazil.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2025
Body caps are typically made of lightweight plastic, so Sigma's choice to use aluminum is a classy touch, especially since the cap perfectly matches the camera's finish.
—PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Chris Evans and his wife Alba Baptista are a perfect match, according to director Jimmy Warden.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Messi will join Argentina’s national team for World Cup qualifying matches on Friday against Uruguay on Mar. 25 against Brazil.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
In the darker versions, the mid-point between soft blue and pastel purple is explored—the results of which match a shade that Pantone has named Deep Periwinkle.
—Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2025
Body caps are typically made of lightweight plastic, so Sigma's choice to use aluminum is a classy touch, especially since the cap perfectly matches the camera's finish.
—PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for match
Noun
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Reyna was named man of the match and best player of the tournament.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Something to watch: All games in the tournament a week or more after the transfer portal opens for college basketball on March 24.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those of us who are in long-term marriages feel like: This is settled and this is safe.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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For those hoping to wed immediately, whether to avoid family scrutiny or cover up an out-of-wedlock pregnancy, clandestine marriages performed by Anglican clergy offered a welcome alternative.—
Alexandra Cox,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Trump administration has floated plans to slash the agency’s workforce in half, through a combination of layoffs, incentives and attrition.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Between the entry level and the C-suite, women’s representation is cut in half.—
Kweilin Ellingrud,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The feeling of the photographer’s vivid images were brought to life by a mix of smoky Port Ellen and sunny Clynelish.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
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One of the most enduring images in F*cktoys is when AP and Danni ride through town on their motorbike, their increasingly disheveled appearances marking the passage of time and the difficulty of their journey.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are off the injury report for this game, giving themselves the green light for this rivalry game.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Even today, gangsta and drill rappers make headlines right here in Chicago when their music explodes into rivalries and retaliatory murders.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Belichick, looking dapper in New England Patriots colors, complemented his look with multiple Super Bowl rings.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The fluttering coat hems also complemented the choreography perfectly.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Jerry heeded Rosie’s counsel and forfeited his chance of marrying and having children.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Today, Gilbert's family has expanded after marrying her husband, actor Timothy Busfield, in 2013 and becoming a stepmom to his kids.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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San Diego college basketball teams are meeting the moment and making history.—
Kate Murphy,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
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Yet, despite its importance, the world's largest copper mines in regions like Chile, Peru and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are struggling to meet demand amid a global shortage, all while grappling with escalating environmental concerns.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Match.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/match. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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