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
Despite explicitly banning pale colors, the bride's sister picked out a pale blue floor-length dress that appeared more white than blue.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Apparently, men would judge their future brides by the beauty of their maritozzi.
—Michelle Tchea, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
The soon-to-be bride and groom are still confused on whether or not they accidentally got married.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The bride and groom’s entire wedding weekend wardrobe was created by the designer.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Apparently, men would judge their future brides by the beauty of their maritozzi.
—Michelle Tchea, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
The soon-to-be bride and groom are still confused on whether or not they accidentally got married.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The bride and groom’s entire wedding weekend wardrobe was created by the designer.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bride
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bride
Noun
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Jackson’s indictment alleged the mayor and his wife started their trucking company, Centennial Holdings, in 2018 despite knowing nothing about the business and putting up no capital.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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To help get through the day Music to regulate my emotions. Not a day goes by without speaking to Gosh, my wife.—
Charles Moss,
SPIN,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Mirren, 79, stars as Cara Dutton, the 44-year partner of Jacob Dutton, played by Harrison Ford, 82.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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This is a watershed moment for planetary defense and all of humanity, demonstrating commitment from NASA's exceptional team and partners from around the world.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Prior to Trump’s inauguration, Puck News first reported that Amazon would pay $40 million to license a documentary about first lady Melania Trump.—
Kevin Breuninger,Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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No matter the painting, one thing is for certain: Mckinney’s ladies stay indoors.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Guy Pearce is an antagonistic delight wielding passive-aggressive hostility as the main character’s benefactor, and Felicity Jones, as the architect’s loyal wife, is the heart of the piece who steps up when her spouse can’t.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Twenty-six percent say their spouse follows a different religion than them.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Bride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bride. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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