Matchmaker
noun
A person who tries to arrange romantic relationships or marriages between people.
My aunt is always playing matchmaker and trying to set me up with her friends' sons.
Often appears as...
- play matchmaker
- professional matchmaker
noun
A person who tries to arrange romantic relationships or marriages between people.
My aunt is always playing matchmaker and trying to set me up with her friends' sons.
Often appears as...
- play matchmaker
- professional matchmaker
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Reference
In some cultures, matchmakers have historical significance and are seen as essential for marriage arrangements.
In her village, the matchmaker was esteemed, and no marriage occurred without her input.
Pro Tip 2/3Modern Usage
Today, 'matchmaker' can also refer to dating apps or services, not just individuals.
I met my partner through an online matchmaker service.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
'Matchmaker' can imply a positive intention to help, but some may see it as meddling in personal affairs.
While she meant well as a matchmaker, her friends wished she would stop interfering.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Reference
In some cultures, matchmakers have historical significance and are seen as essential for marriage arrangements.
In her village, the matchmaker was esteemed, and no marriage occurred without her input.
Pro Tip 2/3Modern Usage
Today, 'matchmaker' can also refer to dating apps or services, not just individuals.
I met my partner through an online matchmaker service.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
'Matchmaker' can imply a positive intention to help, but some may see it as meddling in personal affairs.
While she meant well as a matchmaker, her friends wished she would stop interfering.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Reference
In some cultures, matchmakers have historical significance and are seen as essential for marriage arrangements.
In her village, the matchmaker was esteemed, and no marriage occurred without her input.
Pro Tip 2/3Modern Usage
Today, 'matchmaker' can also refer to dating apps or services, not just individuals.
I met my partner through an online matchmaker service.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
'Matchmaker' can imply a positive intention to help, but some may see it as meddling in personal affairs.
While she meant well as a matchmaker, her friends wished she would stop interfering.
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The science of...
This might explain why people never forget their first kiss. The idea of so much of our attraction being influenced by chemicals and evolutionary biology may seem cold and scientific rather than romantic, but the next time you see someone you like, try to appreciate how your entire body is playing matchmaker
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Dive into an ocean...
I have come full circle. I believe that the best way for me to effect change is to sell love. I guess I'm a matchmaker of sorts and as a photographer, I have the rare opportunity to reveal animals and entire ecosystems
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A Place for Cheetahs PIPE...
i'm the cheetah meta population coordinator for the endangered wildlife trust but if you want to really break it down into simpler terms i'm a cheetah matchmaker so i effectively identify which cheetah
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The science of...
This might explain why people never forget their first kiss. The idea of so much of our attraction being influenced by chemicals and evolutionary biology may seem cold and scientific rather than romantic, but the next time you see someone you like, try to appreciate how your entire body is playing matchmaker
Video examples
Dive into an ocean...
I have come full circle. I believe that the best way for me to effect change is to sell love. I guess I'm a matchmaker of sorts and as a photographer, I have the rare opportunity to reveal animals and entire ecosystems
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A Place for Cheetahs PIPE...
i'm the cheetah meta population coordinator for the endangered wildlife trust but if you want to really break it down into simpler terms i'm a cheetah matchmaker so i effectively identify which cheetah
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Eric Mabius
American Actor
I didn't date my wife in high school, but she was definitely by far the coolest woman there. She was definitely the most beautiful, but she also marched to the beat of her own drummer. I was in New Orleans 10 years after high school and my friend played matchmaker with us, and that's kind of how we got together.
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Patti Stanger
American Businesswoman
The best part about being a matchmaker is you are getting credits in heaven, as I really believe I work for God. The worst part is that matchmakers can often fix everyone up, all the way to the altar, but cannot find love themselves, so it is bittersweet.
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Quinton Jackson
American Mixed Martial Artist
I need to be a promoter, man. I need to start a promotion. If I was a promoter, man, I would be the best matchmaker. I would be putting on the most exciting fights.
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Dustin Poirier
American Athlete
I've said it before, I'm not a matchmaker, I don't call the shots. I just prepare and fight the guys after I sign the contract.
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Robbie Lawler
American Athlete
I'm not a matchmaker; I don't run the UFC - I'm a fighter. So I'll stick to doing what I do best: training and punching people.
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Luke Perry
American Actor
I'm not much of a matchmaker. I think people have to make their own choices and mistakes and all that stuff.
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Jose Aldo
Brazilian Athlete
I can fight Cain Velasquez if they want. It's not up to me, I'm not the matchmaker.
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Eva Longoria
American Actress
I'm not a matchmaker. I'm a horrible matchmaker. I always try. I'm not very good.
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Dustin Poirier
American Athlete
I'm not a matchmaker, I don't know the logic behind the decisions they make.
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Patti Stanger
American Businesswoman
If I weren't a matchmaker, I'd be a chef.
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Eric Mabius
American Actor
I didn't date my wife in high school, but she was definitely by far the coolest woman there. She was definitely the most beautiful, but she also marched to the beat of her own drummer. I was in New Orleans 10 years after high school and my friend played matchmaker with us, and that's kind of how we got together.
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Patti Stanger
American Businesswoman
The best part about being a matchmaker is you are getting credits in heaven, as I really believe I work for God. The worst part is that matchmakers can often fix everyone up, all the way to the altar, but cannot find love themselves, so it is bittersweet.
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Quinton Jackson
American Mixed Martial Artist
I need to be a promoter, man. I need to start a promotion. If I was a promoter, man, I would be the best matchmaker. I would be putting on the most exciting fights.
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Dustin Poirier
American Athlete
I've said it before, I'm not a matchmaker, I don't call the shots. I just prepare and fight the guys after I sign the contract.
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Robbie Lawler
American Athlete
I'm not a matchmaker; I don't run the UFC - I'm a fighter. So I'll stick to doing what I do best: training and punching people.
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Luke Perry
American Actor
I'm not much of a matchmaker. I think people have to make their own choices and mistakes and all that stuff.
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Jose Aldo
Brazilian Athlete
I can fight Cain Velasquez if they want. It's not up to me, I'm not the matchmaker.
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Eva Longoria
American Actress
I'm not a matchmaker. I'm a horrible matchmaker. I always try. I'm not very good.
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Dustin Poirier
American Athlete
I'm not a matchmaker, I don't know the logic behind the decisions they make.
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Patti Stanger
American Businesswoman
If I weren't a matchmaker, I'd be a chef.
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