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.
Recent Examples on the Web
George's former Star Trek costars Nichelle Nichols and Walter Koenig were their maid of honor and best man.
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Sarah Title, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
In 2004, Diddy was named the year’s best men’s wear designer at the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s annual awards ceremony, beating out Ralph Lauren and Michael Kors.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
What to expect from Rhodes as a best man
An event like this only happens once in a lifetime, and as excited as the fan might be for Rhodes to be his best man, Rhodes' involvement will likely be limited to the fiancée's wishes.
—Jon Hoefling, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024
The 2024 March Madness tournament is underway, with the country’s best men’s and women’s college basketball teams competing for a chance to hoist the national championship trophy.
—Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2024
Brett's Ambulance 61 partner, Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith), stands beside the bride as her maid-of-honor, while Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) is Casey's best man.
—Breanne L. Heldman, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
Traditionally, the maid of honor, best man, and parents of the couple will give a speech at the wedding.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2024
The Argentina star needed a tiebreaker with Erling Haaland to win FIFA's best men’s player prize on Monday.
—Ken Maguire, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2024
Following the dinner, the bride and groom’s parents, best man, and maid and man of honor all gave speeches.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2024
Sarah Title, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
In 2004, Diddy was named the year’s best men’s wear designer at the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s annual awards ceremony, beating out Ralph Lauren and Michael Kors.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
What to expect from Rhodes as a best man
An event like this only happens once in a lifetime, and as excited as the fan might be for Rhodes to be his best man, Rhodes' involvement will likely be limited to the fiancée's wishes.
—Jon Hoefling, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024
The 2024 March Madness tournament is underway, with the country’s best men’s and women’s college basketball teams competing for a chance to hoist the national championship trophy.
—Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2024
Brett's Ambulance 61 partner, Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith), stands beside the bride as her maid-of-honor, while Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) is Casey's best man.
—Breanne L. Heldman, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
Traditionally, the maid of honor, best man, and parents of the couple will give a speech at the wedding.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2024
The Argentina star needed a tiebreaker with Erling Haaland to win FIFA's best men’s player prize on Monday.
—Ken Maguire, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2024
Following the dinner, the bride and groom’s parents, best man, and maid and man of honor all gave speeches.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2024
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“Best man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/best%20man. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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