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love match

American

noun

a marriage entered into for love alone.

love match British

noun

a betrothal or marriage based on mutual love rather than any other considerations

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Etymology

Origin of love match

First recorded in 1740–50

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love match

He’ll even dig up the grave of a suitable love match.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026

But I hope by the end, she has this humbling redemptive moment where she does find a love match with someone who loves her for her flaws, rather than despite her flaws.

From New York Times ● Jul. 8, 2022

He's not in it for a love match though.

From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2022

Find Love: Live Host Sukanya Krishnan hopes to find a love match for two eligible singles who are quarantined.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2020

Every moment buttressed the reputation of our love match.

From The King's Mirror by Hope, Anthony

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