as in partners
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 brides
Many modern brides now wear different outfits for the ceremony and reception, and reporting from Page Six implies that Swift will follow suit.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
On board with the two-dress wedding day trend that millions of brides have been embracing in recent years, Anderson chose a bespoke French silk slipdress with a soft V-neckline and a low back.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
That matches typical salon gel longevity, which is part of why these systems appeal to brides prepping for honeymoons, professionals who want consistent nails between meetings or anyone who doesn’t want the frequent reapplication that press-ons require.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The rise of online bridal shopping has democratized access, enabling brides to bypass traditional salon markups while still accessing customization.
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Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Burch said one trend popular with Kansas City brides at the moment would do the trick.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The Spencer Tiara Dating back to 1767, the Spencer Tiara has been worn by many brides from the noble family.
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Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Dua is now part of an exclusive club of brides, including these famous women.
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Rebecca Cope,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
During the conversation, PEOPLE asked the musician, who recently married tech entrepreneur Jonathan Levin, her go-to tips for soon-to-be brides, including Swift, 36, who is engaged to fiancé Travis Kelce.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
On board with the two-dress wedding day trend that millions of brides have been embracing in recent years, Anderson chose a bespoke French silk slipdress with a soft V-neckline and a low back.
—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
That matches typical salon gel longevity, which is part of why these systems appeal to brides prepping for honeymoons, professionals who want consistent nails between meetings or anyone who doesn’t want the frequent reapplication that press-ons require.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The rise of online bridal shopping has democratized access, enabling brides to bypass traditional salon markups while still accessing customization.
—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Burch said one trend popular with Kansas City brides at the moment would do the trick.
—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The Spencer Tiara Dating back to 1767, the Spencer Tiara has been worn by many brides from the noble family.
—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Dua is now part of an exclusive club of brides, including these famous women.
—
Rebecca Cope,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
During the conversation, PEOPLE asked the musician, who recently married tech entrepreneur Jonathan Levin, her go-to tips for soon-to-be brides, including Swift, 36, who is engaged to fiancé Travis Kelce.
—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brides
Noun
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Be patient with kids and romantic partners, because squabbles might arise.
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Its story resonated deeply with Catherine Blanc-Maurizi, producer at Offshore, who brought the project to the aforementioned partners and also got co-directors Maud Garnier and Marc Robinet on board.
Noun
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But Jones kept on living, surrounded by his children, grandchildren, ex-wives and many friends.
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Men who trick their wives into outside romantic assignations ultimately need to be taught a lesson, and Diego de la Vega is no exception.
Noun
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In Flossie’s new deal with Raq, her ladies now also deliver narcotics to buyers.
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Brown had been expecting soup and sandwiches, but the ladies had made a fuss.
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“Brides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brides. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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