Coincidence
Coincidence noun - The occurrence or existence of several things at once.
Matching and coincidence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Matching" instead a noun "Coincidence".
Matching
Matching adjective - Having qualities in common.
Coincidence and matching are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Coincidence" instead a noun "Matching".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The matching second names are not a coincidence, right down to a similar location for the boss fight, both in a snowfield and Communications Tower on Shadow Moses Island.
Source: Video Game / Metal Gear - Color-Coded Characters: The groups put on shirts with matching colors, and by some Contrived Coincidence, the vehicles' colors even matched.
Source: Film / Midnight Madness -
Although Bandit Steak is different from Robber Steak (An actual steak with broccoli and Giant Tree Nuts compared to shish-ke-bab style beef, bacon and onion) any notion of pure coincidence is steaked down with the matching seasoning for the Bandit Steak: Red Peppercorns.
Source: Video Game / Fantasy Life
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