as in wife
a woman who has just married or is about to be married
a new bride the mother of the bride
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Recent Examples of bride
This ensemble is tailor-made for a modern bride, whether for a rehearsal dinner, a welcome reception, or a cocktail hour.
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Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 14 May 2026
The streets around Beijing’s iconic Forbidden City are often filled with brides and grooms, posing for wedding photos against auspicious red backdrops in a place that strongly reflects Chinese culture and tradition.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Also, Phil slightly overlooked a small, but critical detail - weddings are, traditionally speaking, about the bride.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Before the girls’ parents can even host their engagement parties, the child brides are forced onto the bullet train of wedding planning.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 13 May 2026
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Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 14 May 2026
The streets around Beijing’s iconic Forbidden City are often filled with brides and grooms, posing for wedding photos against auspicious red backdrops in a place that strongly reflects Chinese culture and tradition.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Also, Phil slightly overlooked a small, but critical detail - weddings are, traditionally speaking, about the bride.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Before the girls’ parents can even host their engagement parties, the child brides are forced onto the bullet train of wedding planning.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bride
Noun
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This win was for the coach and his wife, who have been going through a lot this year.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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There were many actors and industry insiders in the room, including jury members Chloe Zhao, Demi Moore, Stellan Skarsgard and Ruth Negga as well as guests like James Franco, Andie MacDowell, Dylan Sprouse (with pregnant wife Barbara Palvin), Riley Keough, Nicky Hilton, Xavier Dolan and others.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Emerald also is in the midst of lining up financing for the market-rate units and another development partner.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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This disdain for empathy often leads to the conclusion that women’s political participation is a problem, because the little ladies will insist on voting for the wrong candidates and policies.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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But my life, my love, and my lady is the sea—Looking Glass.—
Brian Braiker,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The individual, whose identity officials did not disclose, was hospitalized Thursday along with their spouse, who is also experiencing mild symptoms.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Transfers to spouses, but not to unmarried partners, are exempt.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Bride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bride. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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