evenly matched

ADJECTIVE

equal

Synonyms

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balanced commensurate comparable corresponding equivalent identical proportionate

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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

These fighters were evenly matched in every metric – from punch rate to height and weight, even hairstyle.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

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

From Salon ● May 20, 2026

These teams are fairly evenly matched, but home field gives the Bears the edge.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025

It seemed to me that Tyler knew exactly what he was doing, that he had done this before, when they were younger and less evenly matched.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

evenly matched

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