bridal 1 of 2

as in wedding
a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony an old-fashioned country bridal

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adjective

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Noun
The brand, which started with bridal in 2013 under founder and chief executive Nicole Wegman, counts its digital know-how and first-arriver advantage to social media marketing as key differentiators. James Manso, Footwear News, 13 May 2025 And when fashion blogger Rachel Parcell shared wedding photos on her site Pink Peonies, her bridal braid ended up on Pinterest boards across the internet. Anneke Knot, Glamour, 14 May 2025
Adjective
Although plot details have not yet been shared, Weisberger’s 2013 book sequel Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns follows Andy as the editor for a new bridal magazine while planning her own wedding and living in fear of her inevitable reunion with Miranda Priestley. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 June 2025 In the South, no bridal tea or baby shower is complete without a dish of these pastel candies. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bridal
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Noun
  • The first wedding guests are expected to arrive in the city on Thursday.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
  • Meanwhile, the news that so many private jets are being used to transport guests to Bezos and Sanchez’s wedding won’t be lost on the couple’s critics.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Handing out prenuptial conflict management books is decidedly not romantic.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2025
  • In the throes of a divorce, practical measures like prenuptial or postnuptial agreements, regular business valuations, and clear separation of personal and business finances can feel cold and clinical.
    Sara Khaki, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The actress and comedian has three sons from two marriages.
    Makena Gera, People.com, 16 June 2025
  • The first one had been engaged to uncover Fred’s affairs (three) and the others, after her divorce from Fred, to monitor his subsequent marriages (two).
    Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 15 June 2025

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