as in marital
of or relating to marriage
she plans to focus on matrimonial concerns after she's established in her career
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Of particular note in the exit slate is the Sept. 30 departure of Muriel's Wedding, the cult classic Australian matrimonial comedy starring Toni Colette and Rachel Griffiths.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2024
Grounded in her own experience, Austen’s keen understanding of class and gender politics—and particularly the desperate plight of daughters prohibited by law from inheriting their fathers’ fortunes—gave bite to her satire of Regency-era matrimonial maneuvering.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
Agreeing to go on a trip with them to India, Ravi reluctantly meets a multitude of matrimonial candidates through traditional Indian matchmaking processes, despite still grieving his breakup.
—James Mercadante, Ilana Gordon, Stephanie Kaloi, EW.com, 25 July 2024
Completing his ensemble with classic tan loafers, Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding look reflects the grandeur of Indian matrimonial celebrations.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 12 July 2024
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2024
Grounded in her own experience, Austen’s keen understanding of class and gender politics—and particularly the desperate plight of daughters prohibited by law from inheriting their fathers’ fortunes—gave bite to her satire of Regency-era matrimonial maneuvering.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
Agreeing to go on a trip with them to India, Ravi reluctantly meets a multitude of matrimonial candidates through traditional Indian matchmaking processes, despite still grieving his breakup.
—James Mercadante, Ilana Gordon, Stephanie Kaloi, EW.com, 25 July 2024
Completing his ensemble with classic tan loafers, Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding look reflects the grandeur of Indian matrimonial celebrations.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 12 July 2024
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“Matrimonial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matrimonial. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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