evenly matched

ADJECTIVE

equal

Synonyms

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balanced commensurate comparable corresponding equivalent identical proportionate

STRONG

according coordinate correspondent double duplicate egalitarian invariable level look-alike matched matching parallel same uniform

WEAK

break even fifty-fifty homologous identic indistinguishable one and the same same difference spit and image stack up with tantamount to the same degree two peas in pod unvarying

Antonyms

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different dissimilar mismatched unequal unlike

STRONG

changing divergent inconsistent variable

WEAK

biased disproportionate not alike unequitable unfair unjust unmatched varying

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evenly matched

It is filled with extraordinarily talented people whose careers depend on being right, evenly matched against each other.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

It looked to have been a potentially fatal error to his victory hopes on a track where overtaking is all but impossible between evenly matched cars on similar strategies, but Norris stayed calm.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

They’re also evenly matched against the Democratic nominee, state Rep. James Talarico.

From Salon ● May 20, 2026

If the teams are evenly matched, with each team having a 50% chance of winning, the odds will be listed as -110 for each team.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026

The tiger was large, but Dragon was bigger — though the viciousness of the tiger’s expression made them seem evenly matched.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin

evenly matched

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