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
This expansive novel delineates the multigenerational fallout from a young bride’s impulsive decision to leave her new husband for his best friend.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
In the 1935 film, Frankenstein just wanted a bride — any old bride would do.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
Later in the episode, it’s slowly revealed that the groom and the bride also have the ringworm rash.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
The couple also dazzled in several other diamond pieces from the designer, including the bride's white gold diamond tennis bracelet and necklace.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
In the 1935 film, Frankenstein just wanted a bride — any old bride would do.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
Later in the episode, it’s slowly revealed that the groom and the bride also have the ringworm rash.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
The couple also dazzled in several other diamond pieces from the designer, including the bride's white gold diamond tennis bracelet and necklace.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bride
Noun
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Bob still drives himself and his wife to the shop every day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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Some individuals have felt the impact of the disruption in funding too. Jason Frey and his wife live in California and own a condo on Maui.—
Chris Arnold,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Trump announced a 90-day pause on countries that have not retaliated, temporarily lowering the high tariffs on nearly all trading partners to a baseline 10%, while raising the tax rate on imports from China, which had retaliated with tit-for-tat hikes on U.S. imports, to 125%.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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In ‘Bad Summer People’ TV Series Based On Book In Works At A+E Studios The partners have also unveiled a new board of managing partners, comprised of company vets Guido Gotz, Lindsay Maguire, Scott Newman, Jennifer Plante, Shawn Purdy, and Megan Senior.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The men went on 8 speed dates before choosing 5 ladies to bring back to their farm.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s appearance was yet another solo outing in her official capacity as first lady.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer lives in Baltimore with her spouse, physicist Sean M. Carroll, and their two cats, Ariel and Caliban.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2025
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Seeking a Solution in the West Dear Seeking: Because of the change in your spouse’s health status, your desire for privacy is understandable.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Bride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bride. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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