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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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Recent Examples of bridal
Noun
Madison Woolley is pushing bridal forward with modern design and fashion-trained wedding storytelling that meets a global audience hungry for elevated, intentional experiences. Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 8 Jan. 2026 Head to Rosemont to consider all things bridal, from the announcement to the honeymoon. Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Claudia also weighed in on Nicola’s bridal attire for her April 2022 nuptials to Brooklyn. Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026 One of the original tenants of The Castle, Jill Andrews, had to move her bridal gown studio, Jill Andrews Gowns, after the fire. Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bridal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridal
Noun
  • In the Season 3 finale, which features the wedding of Francesca and John, John’s cousin is introduced—but her name is Michaela Stirling.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Post himself has only been to two weddings, his father and stepmother’s and close friend and collaborator Louis Bell’s.
    Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 30 Jan. 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
  • China is set to have 200 million one-person households by the end of the decade, according to state media: Fertility rates are dropping, marriages are declining, and life expectancy is lengthening.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Harrison has six children from his four previous marriages, including three stepdaughters.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 4 Jan. 2026

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“Bridal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridal. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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