in the arms of

idiom

: being embraced by
She found him in the arms of another woman.

Examples of in the arms of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Brecher's deep-sky portrait reveals incredible detail in the arms of the spiral galaxy, the patterning and structure of which bear a striking resemblance to the head of a cosmic sunflower. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 May 2025 The little prince, who weighed in at 8 pounds, 6 ounces, made his world debut on the steps of St. Mary's Hospital in the arms of his mother, who looked lovely in a blue polka-dot short-sleeve frock by Jenny Packham. Nicole Briese, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025 But the most catastrophic development is the recoupling of Jack and Cheyenne, who seeks comfort in the arms of her superior after being told there’s no room in her heart for other people. Oliver Sava, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025 Metcalf’s father said that Austin, a Memorial High student, died in the arms of his twin brother, who tried to stop the bleeding. Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in the arms of

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“In the arms of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20arms%20of. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!