How to Use mismatched in a Sentence

mismatched

adjective
  • The last are easy to spot even without mismatched eyes.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
  • Basquiat, in a mismatched suit, has his hands in his pockets.
    — Chris Campion, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2022
  • Use a matching set or go for a charming, mismatched look.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
  • That's not to say corduroy pants with sneakers give off a mismatched look.
    — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2025
  • The shore behind her is marked with mismatched patterns that don't make sense.
    — Amanda Curran, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2023
  • There was the search for mismatched plates, knives, and forks from takeout lunches past.
    — Candace Nelson, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2023
  • One way is to choose mismatched civilizations at the end of each age.
    — Barry Collins, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • The mismatched and damaged souls get repaired, in both senses of the word.
    — Jesse Green, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2022
  • The mismatched sofas, chairs and tables set a warm and opening vibe.
    — Vanessa Infanzon, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The mismatched stained glass lamps lighted fish nets adorning the room softly with a red glow.
    — Jasmine Damian, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Even for a run-of-the-mill night out, the styling appeared more mismatched than groundbreaking.
    — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
  • The two men couldn’t be more mismatched but depend on each other to fend off roaming invaders.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 May 2025
  • The two men couldn’t be more mismatched but depend on each other to fend off roaming invaders.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The mismatched floral bottoms give a flirty touch that feels summery and fun.
    — Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024
  • But that car, a Nissan Rogue with mismatched side mirrors, stood out.
    — John Annese, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2024
  • Add a mismatched assortment of baskets, tubs, or drawers, and the eye has nowhere to rest.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
  • My cookware collection had become a bit of a mismatched mess.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Rent them from an events company, or find mismatched chandeliers from thrift stores.
    — Mary Carol Garrity, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Some are well-marked and organized, while others are brimming with mismatched piles of clothes.
    — Hannah Holland, Washington Post, 11 July 2023
  • Give your backyard a textural feel by mixing mismatched wood tones.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
  • There's the matching jacket and pants versus the mismatched jacket and pants.
    — Brianna Scott, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Then there was a black and navy dress that played with mismatched textures, with its navy plissé paired and leather and lace segments.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Look for mismatched plates and teacups to create a more effortless and whimsical look.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025
  • As for the shelving itself, stick to a single shelf design rather than tacking up three or four mismatched selves.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
  • As McRae points out, many socks are now sold in mismatched or complementary pairs.
    — Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Step onto the porch in an oversize T-shirt that hangs down to my knees and mismatched socks that come halfway up my calves.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Every apartment has burnt out lightbulbs, mismatched bulbs, chipped glasses and plates and no deep cleaning done.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Choosing the wrong one can lead to mismatched visions, constant disagreements or worse.
    — Tonia Ryan, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Nor do the relationships make much sense with such a mismatched ensemble.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Dec. 2025
  • Parker parts the sea with a head-to-toe Maison Margiela look—complete with mismatched shoes.
    — Jorden Bickham, Vogue, 22 June 2023

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