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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Noun
Then there’s the wedding designers themselves: during the most recent bridal fashion week, Vivienne Westwood showed a number of bridal looks with body-length silver necklaces. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025 Though no one disputed the quality or look of the gown itself, many pointed out that anything resembling bridal wear risks drawing attention away from the couple being celebrated. Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
When the full Kardashian-Jenner clan hit the carpet together… From Kim’s Marilyn dress to Kylie’s bridal tribute to late Virgil Abloh, the Kardashian-Jenners made the most of their first time attending the Met Gala en famille in 2022, and the memes spoke for themselves. Vogue, 6 May 2025 Last month, Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week handed the designer its 2025 Industry Impact Award, which recognizes significant contributions to the bridal sector. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bridal
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Noun
  • Afraid conditions would only worsen, leaders announced in May 2024 their plans to disassemble the chapel, a national historic landmark and popular wedding venue.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
  • Add-ons include coverage for rental vehicles, pets, adventure sports and wedding cancellations Cancel For Any Reason coverage Add-on to Preferred and Deluxe plans reimbursing 50% of trip costs if purchased within 15 days of initial deposit.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
Adjective
  • Handing out prenuptial conflict management books is decidedly not romantic.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • This is somewhat the case in the U.S.; a 2023 study by the Pew Research Center showed that though husbands and wives earn roughly equally in a growing share of heterosexual marriages, women in these households still spend more time on child care and chores.
    Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
  • After his death, no proof of two of the marriages — or his son — could be found.
    Victoria Edel, People.com, 18 May 2025

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“Bridal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridal. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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