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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
This prevents women from being held hostage in unhappy marriages.
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Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 30 June 2025
Ahead of the July 2 finale drop, find out what’s going on in these trial marriages.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 June 2025
In many marriages, one partner (often women) takes on the bulk of caregiving.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
We are seen by our nation's highest court and our relationships, our marriages, our families can actually exist on an equal footing with others.
—Mansee Khurana, NPR, 26 June 2025
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Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 30 June 2025
Ahead of the July 2 finale drop, find out what’s going on in these trial marriages.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 June 2025
In many marriages, one partner (often women) takes on the bulk of caregiving.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
We are seen by our nation's highest court and our relationships, our marriages, our families can actually exist on an equal footing with others.
—Mansee Khurana, NPR, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marriage
Noun
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Roller coasters and senior citizens are rarely a good match.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Prince William cheers on the English national soccer team at the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 match between England and Netherlands in Zurich, Switzerland on July 9.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The couple celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary in February.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Some people love wedding planning and being engaged.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
7 July 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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As Americans celebrated a long Independence Day weekend, they were treated to a few noteworthy displays of festivity and fireworks in the ever-fascinating relationship between Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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After Cierra returned from Casa, Nic resumed his relationship with her.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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An increase in marriages is a strong indicator of a forthcoming rise in births, as childbirth outside of wedlock is uncommon in South Korea.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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The American-French stepdaughter of Sylvie born out of wedlock, Geneviève is an NYU grad who moved to Paris in Season 4 and got hired at Agence Grateau where Emily gracefully took her under her wing.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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“Marriage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marriage. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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