matchmaker
noun
match·mak·er
ˈmach-ˌmā-kər 
: one that arranges a match
especially
: one who tries to bring two unmarried individuals together in an attempt to promote a marriage
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By November 2016, the duo were married — with their matchmaker Jessa serving as matron of honor at the nuptials.
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Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
The Japanese and Korean governments thus act as matchmakers between entrepreneurs and leading conglomerates.
—Will Daniel, Fortune Asia, 30 June 2024
In the high-stakes mating dance of political fundraising, Andy Spahn is Hollywood’s matchmaker extraordinaire.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2024
The romantic comedy stars Johnson as a matchmaker who enters a love triangle with a wealthy client.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 12 June 2024
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Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
The Japanese and Korean governments thus act as matchmakers between entrepreneurs and leading conglomerates.
—Will Daniel, Fortune Asia, 30 June 2024
In the high-stakes mating dance of political fundraising, Andy Spahn is Hollywood’s matchmaker extraordinaire.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2024
The romantic comedy stars Johnson as a matchmaker who enters a love triangle with a wealthy client.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 12 June 2024
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“Matchmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchmaker. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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