bridal 1 of 2

as in wedding
a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony an old-fashioned country bridal

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adjective

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Recent Examples of bridal
Noun
Today, her eponymous brand generates more than $700 million in annual retail sales across categories including women’s apparel, bridal, men’s tuxedos and suiting, fine jewelry, fragrance and home, among other categories. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024 Originally an architecture major, Kwon pivoted to bridal and evening wear, with his pieces making red carpet appearances on Lucy Liu, Lily Gladstone and Constance Wu, to name a few. Simone Melvin, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The Ethiopian immigrant originally planned to open a bridal shop. Lenore T. Adkins, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025 Later in the night, Kuri changed into a second bridal dress. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bridal 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridal
Noun
  • Brooke released a statement at the time of her dad's third wedding, choosing to give her side of the story amid rumors of the drama.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
  • But the partiers weren’t just celebrating one wedding; a marathon run of seven couples had tied the knot that day.
    Oliver Haug, Them, 20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • In the throes of a divorce, practical measures like prenuptial or postnuptial agreements, regular business valuations, and clear separation of personal and business finances can feel cold and clinical.
    Sara Khaki, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • There’s one last guest who’s been invited to this prenuptial reunion, someone who the gang is hoping won’t actually show up.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The doc covers Minnelli's four marriages and divorces and her high-profile relationships with stars like Desi Arnaz Jr., Peter Sellers and Martin Scorsese.
    Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Women's lives and marriages need to be more comfortable.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025

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“Bridal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridal. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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