matchmaking
Americannoun
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the act or process of connecting two individuals, with the intention to form a romantic relationship or get married.
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Sports. the act or process of arranging a sports match.
Example Sentences
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And then she remembered a few throwaway lines from a comedy series about a matchmaking festival in Ireland.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Starting Monday, Carney hosts an investment summit that officials have likened to a matchmaking exercise, pairing companies pitching projects with some of the world’s top asset managers responsible for assets totaling over $100 trillion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
The whole process was documented by the matchmaking agency in a series of glossy photos, which they also use to advertise their services on Chinese social media.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Even harder is getting money back from sham matchmaking agencies which often shut up shop as soon as they have made enough cash.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
“A documentary about desi matchmaking with a desi. That’s not awkward at all.”
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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