as in wife
a woman who has just married or is about to be married
a new bride the mother of the bride
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Recent Examples of bride
On board with the two-dress wedding day trend that millions of brides have been embracing in recent years, Anderson chose a bespoke French silk slipdress with a soft V-neckline and a low back.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
That matches typical salon gel longevity, which is part of why these systems appeal to brides prepping for honeymoons, professionals who want consistent nails between meetings or anyone who doesn’t want the frequent reapplication that press-ons require.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
In the accessible luxury bridal segment, Olivia Bottega differentiates itself through made-to-order production, customization, convertible designs, and a growing wholesale network that allows brides to experience the collection both online and in bridal salons.
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Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The Spencer Tiara Dating back to 1767, the Spencer Tiara has been worn by many brides from the noble family.
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Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
That matches typical salon gel longevity, which is part of why these systems appeal to brides prepping for honeymoons, professionals who want consistent nails between meetings or anyone who doesn’t want the frequent reapplication that press-ons require.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
In the accessible luxury bridal segment, Olivia Bottega differentiates itself through made-to-order production, customization, convertible designs, and a growing wholesale network that allows brides to experience the collection both online and in bridal salons.
—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The Spencer Tiara Dating back to 1767, the Spencer Tiara has been worn by many brides from the noble family.
—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bride
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His wife is from Mexico and their son learned the native tongue, T'aiki, in preschool; the family speaks Spanish and English at home.
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Adorni’s private life first drew scrutiny in March when his wife, who doesn’t work in government, accompanied him on the presidential aircraft for a conference in New York.
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Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.
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Other founders made connections that led to funding, customers, and strategic partners.
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Please help all of us short, full-figured ladies.
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The vice president and second lady are expecting her fourth child, a boy due in July.
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If the deceased spouse's job provided coverage, the survivor and dependents may qualify for up to 36 months of COBRA continuation, often requiring a decision within 60 days, at full premium cost.
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Do those exceptions include your spouse inheriting your credit card debt, though?
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“Bride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bride. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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