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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
Prioritize building relationships that last longer than celebrity marriages.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Globally, the different iterations of the series have garnered 200 marriages.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Men handle the finances in many marriages The Great Wealth Transfer to widows has implications, too, for millions of older Americans.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Most marriages experience bumps in the road, but what happens when those bumps turn into forks?
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 June 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Globally, the different iterations of the series have garnered 200 marriages.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Men handle the finances in many marriages The Great Wealth Transfer to widows has implications, too, for millions of older Americans.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Most marriages experience bumps in the road, but what happens when those bumps turn into forks?
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marriage
Noun
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Moments later, Dave Roberts and Mike Shildt were face-to-face on the field, engaged in a shouting match that caused both benches to empty in a heated melee behind home plate.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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The match saw few real chances on goal by either team.—
Jim Vertuno,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The group also took credit for forcing the wedding venue to move.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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During the Tuesday, June 24, episode of Today With Jenna & Friends, the actress reflected on her wedding day – and the vibrant yellow ensemble Domingo wore to officiate.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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In defeat, the matrimony between manager, club and city had never been more visible.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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This cowboy is getting hitched and has the hat to match in matrimony.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Outside Online,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The relationship with the United Kingdom is very strong.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The Virginia rap duo recently shared their feelings on the production duo’s breakup and the relationship between the two collectives.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Greater visibility, including celebrities having children out of wedlock, has also contributed to the shift.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
20 May 2025
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Was the boy born out of wedlock or has Saul simply snapped?—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Marriage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marriage. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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