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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On one recent Thursday night, dating app startup Known hosted a dating event at a swanky San Francisco cocktail lounge for people who completed their matchmaking call on the app.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
Catholic matchmaking platform SacredSpark launched six months ago and says New York has become one of its fastest-growing hubs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
The economy ministry is now funding a matchmaking platform, set up by the main defense-industry trade association BDSV, to connect established defense supply chains with companies from other sectors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
On Saturday, he has a real test against Jermaine Franklin – a perfect piece of matchmaking.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
Mrs. Brenner’s apartment was tiny but fastidiously neat, with the majority of its space devoted to a table that seated six, and a stool for her to perch on when she orchestrated matchmaking meetings.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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