holy matrimony
noun
formal
: marriage in a religious ceremony
They were united in (the bonds of) holy matrimony on the first of May.
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The rapper, 33, candidly discussed the topic of holy matrimony during an appearance on the Friday, Aug. 22 edition of the Full Send Podcast.
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Clare Crawley and her husband Ryan Dawkins are celebrating one year of holy matrimony!
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024
The recipe from Delish will bring you a dish worthy of holy matrimony.
—Kelsee Majette, The Week, 22 June 2023
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Clare Crawley and her husband Ryan Dawkins are celebrating one year of holy matrimony!
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024
The recipe from Delish will bring you a dish worthy of holy matrimony.
—Kelsee Majette, The Week, 22 June 2023
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“Holy matrimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holy%20matrimony. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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