Examples of best man in a Sentence
The groom asked his brother to be his best man and the bride asked her sister to be her maid of honor.
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The groom’s uncle, Jimmy George, was especially proud to see his son, Pavit, standing by Dave as his best man.
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Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Their ceremony was officiated by Winkler's brother, Jonnie, who also served as best man.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Among other things, the team brainstormed ways to add comedic zest to a best man’s speech, a fan letter, a sermon and an apology.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 1 May 2026
Two years earlier, Fisher served as best man at Taylor’s wedding to third husband Mike Todd on February 2, 1957.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Their ceremony was officiated by Winkler's brother, Jonnie, who also served as best man.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Among other things, the team brainstormed ways to add comedic zest to a best man’s speech, a fan letter, a sermon and an apology.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 1 May 2026
Two years earlier, Fisher served as best man at Taylor’s wedding to third husband Mike Todd on February 2, 1957.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for best man
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“Best man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/best%20man. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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