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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
While Zendaya and Roach are clearly spreading the four-part superstition across multiple looks, brides have often incorporated the old, new, borrowed and blue into a single wedding day outfit.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
While coasting at her job running a chip company’s social media, with her YA novel long on the back burner, Lou begins getting more requests to write brides’ vows ahead of their nuptials.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
This unique approach has made Alterre shoes especially popular with brides wanting something special for their big day as well as working women looking to maximize the cost-per-wear on office 'fits.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
This Jason Wu maxi dress is ideal for brides who are leaning into minimalist tones and luxurious textures.
—Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
Grace Kelly’s 1959 nuptials to Prince Rainier III of Monaco has served as inspiration to countless other brides, including Kate Middleton.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Dracula and his brides are not the only hungrily desirous characters on display.
—Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
What started as a spontaneous offer between two strangers has turned into a sisterhood between 13 brides — with a single wedding dress helping all of their dreams come true.
—David Begnaud, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
The spa also includes hairdressing and nail care services, with special treatments for brides.
—José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
While coasting at her job running a chip company’s social media, with her YA novel long on the back burner, Lou begins getting more requests to write brides’ vows ahead of their nuptials.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
This unique approach has made Alterre shoes especially popular with brides wanting something special for their big day as well as working women looking to maximize the cost-per-wear on office 'fits.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
This Jason Wu maxi dress is ideal for brides who are leaning into minimalist tones and luxurious textures.
—Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
Grace Kelly’s 1959 nuptials to Prince Rainier III of Monaco has served as inspiration to countless other brides, including Kate Middleton.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Dracula and his brides are not the only hungrily desirous characters on display.
—Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
What started as a spontaneous offer between two strangers has turned into a sisterhood between 13 brides — with a single wedding dress helping all of their dreams come true.
—David Begnaud, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
The spa also includes hairdressing and nail care services, with special treatments for brides.
—José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brides
Noun
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Collective processes involve tiring negotiations, frequent conflicts, and disappointing compromises, both internally among the team and with external interlocutors and partners.—
Adam Szymczyk,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The idea comes from men’s relationship coach and motivational speaker Alessandro Frosali, who compared some low-maintenance partners to, well, plastic bags in a viral video.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Essian kids grow up in extended matrilineal families, with no husbands or wives.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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So are their girlfriends and wives, who support their beaus in stadiums and at home.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Young ladies going up against biological men — biological men — there is no excuse for that.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Apparently before the season started filming, Brittany invited all the ladies and their kids over to go swimming.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Brides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brides. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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