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 morality police, which are often accused of extreme policies, recently announced a statewide ban in Sokoto on the use of DJs at events, as well as inappropriate haircuts, extravagant bridal gifts and playing music on public transport. ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 Since 1992, Anthropologie has been offering women an assortment of clothing, shoes, accessories, home decor, bridal, furniture and more. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
These women have no business trying to co-opt the bridal couple’s wedding. Abigail Van Buren, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2026 For the ceremony, Sulewski wore a sleeveless ballgown with a billowing skirt and a matching bridal scarf. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bridal
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Noun
  • Two engaged couples posed for wedding photos in between joggers, dog walkers and sightseers who clamored around Osprey Street to enjoy the day’s majestic sunset.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The theater has hosted a Jimmy Buffett concert, high school graduations, weddings, and other gatherings.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Discussions about prenuptial or postnuptial agreements felt uncomfortable and unnecessary during periods of personal optimism.
    Hossein Berenji, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Handing out prenuptial conflict management books is decidedly not romantic.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2025

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“Bridal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridal. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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