matchmaking
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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 Saturday, he has a real test against Jermaine Franklin – a perfect piece of matchmaking.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Also, we are featuring matchmaking technology from the Next Fun Thing for singles in attendance.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
Unlike the online matchmaking platforms, Yarmaishinkafi conducts "thorough background checks" on her clients, provides marriage counselling and settles marital disputes all for a one-off $4 fee.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
Entrepreneurial students have found huge demand for alternate matchmaking tools.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
Word had got out that Jean was wooing Blanca, but that did not prevent his remaining the favorite of all the matchmaking mothers of the area.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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