maid of honor
noun phrase
1
: an unmarried lady usually of noble birth whose duty it is to attend a queen or a princess
2
: a bride's principal unmarried wedding attendant compare matron of honor
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On February 28, the woman, who was set to be her sister's maid of honor, took to Reddit to describe the circumstances of dishonesty that led to the family conflict.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
And who does Emily want to be her unlikely maid of honor?
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 26 Feb. 2025
While Stephanie questions whether Emily broke out of prison, Emily leans into the mic and invites Stephanie to be her maid of honor.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Five women were invited: Logan, the older sister and matron of honor; Brighton, the younger sister and maid of honor; Brooke, a bridesmaid; Abby, a family friend; and Jourdan, a long distance friend.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
And who does Emily want to be her unlikely maid of honor?
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 26 Feb. 2025
While Stephanie questions whether Emily broke out of prison, Emily leans into the mic and invites Stephanie to be her maid of honor.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Five women were invited: Logan, the older sister and matron of honor; Brighton, the younger sister and maid of honor; Brooke, a bridesmaid; Abby, a family friend; and Jourdan, a long distance friend.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Maid of honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maid%20of%20honor. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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