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as in match
a union representing a special kind of social and legal partnership between two people
some religions consider marriage a sacrament
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Recent Examples of marriage
There are quiet portraits of sisterhood, family ties, long marriages, enduring friendships.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Gender and sexuality were central to their cause, which advocated that Christian men and women were biologically and socially distinct, intended to complement one another in heterosexual and procreative marriages.
—Time, 7 Aug. 2025
But decades ago, Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson, then the Duchess of York, were the center of conversations for their marriages to then Prince Charles and Prince Andrew, respectively, and also because of the relationship between them.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Aug. 2025
Entrepreneurs who find true fulfillment chase excellence everywhere: in their marriages, with their children, in their health, within their communities.
—Mike Cangi, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Gender and sexuality were central to their cause, which advocated that Christian men and women were biologically and socially distinct, intended to complement one another in heterosexual and procreative marriages.
—Time, 7 Aug. 2025
But decades ago, Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson, then the Duchess of York, were the center of conversations for their marriages to then Prince Charles and Prince Andrew, respectively, and also because of the relationship between them.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Aug. 2025
Entrepreneurs who find true fulfillment chase excellence everywhere: in their marriages, with their children, in their health, within their communities.
—Mike Cangi, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marriage
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In addition to policing the two demonstrations, the London force was stretched by high-profile soccer matches and concerts.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty is about to compete in the annual grueling match of stamina and wits known as the Long Walk.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Another wedding will surely be in the works soon.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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At the Venice Film Festival, Ortega graced the carpet in a stunning red gown that fans think is an homage to Lydia's red wedding dress.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Shame on you, Murder Bride, for giving anyone pause about entering the holy state of matrimony.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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The stock rose more than 3% in the session, presumably on a potential influx of Swifties looking for unique rings to mark their matrimony.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2025
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To this end, the Kansas City Election Board has mostly relied on existing relationships with schools, churches and libraries.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Centene and the Neidorffs’ contributions didn’t stop in 2019, nor did their business relationship with the state of California.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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My knee baby, Ivy, was twenty and studying music over at Ole Miss, and Manny was going into his senior year, set to be salutatorian—all with no children out of wedlock, thank you, Jesus.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Aug. 2025
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Marriages are a strong predictor of births in China, where few children are born out of wedlock—prompting concern over the long-term economic impacts as the birth rate trends downward.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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“Marriage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marriage. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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