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Definition of bridalnext
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 tiny shimmering beads are quintessentially bridal; elegant, but not overdone. Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026 The new looks from signature tailoring to evening and bridal wear were shown in four rooms over several floors of a Georgian townhouse. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
After the wedding, I was told I was caught on video complaining about the wedding and bridal couple. Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026 Dresses with empire silhouettes—that is, a high waist directly under the bust and a softly falling skirt that creates a romantic, almost fairytale-like drape—have become especially popular in the bridal market as a result. Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bridal
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Noun
  • While Zendaya and Roach are clearly spreading the four-part superstition across multiple looks, brides have often incorporated the old, new, borrowed and blue into a single wedding day outfit.
    Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Presidential inaugural balls, Le Bal des Débutantes, state dinners, and high society weddings still call for white tie.
    Vogue, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • As mentioned earlier, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can serve this function.
    Lisa Zeiderman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Handing out prenuptial conflict management books is decidedly not romantic.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Ozzy Osbourne is survived by six children from two marriages.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Love Is Blind has produced several marriages since premiering in 2020.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026

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“Bridal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridal. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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