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
Wedding culture has historically centered on the bride’s appearance.
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Sara Radin, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
Today’s Baroque version is popular for weddings, even if tradition dictates that the groom carries the bride up the 99 steps leading from the boat dock to the church door.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
What’s still visible, like the many table lamps and the vintage wallpaper, charms the brides.
—Kayla Levy, Curbed, 17 Mar. 2026
By Alexandra Toto March 13, 2026 9 Bachelorette Airbnbs in the Hamptons for Quiet Luxury, Beach Proximity, and Summer House Vibes
Quiet luxury brides, listen up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
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Sara Radin, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
Today’s Baroque version is popular for weddings, even if tradition dictates that the groom carries the bride up the 99 steps leading from the boat dock to the church door.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
What’s still visible, like the many table lamps and the vintage wallpaper, charms the brides.
—Kayla Levy, Curbed, 17 Mar. 2026
By Alexandra Toto March 13, 2026 9 Bachelorette Airbnbs in the Hamptons for Quiet Luxury, Beach Proximity, and Summer House Vibes
Quiet luxury brides, listen up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bride
Noun
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Boudreaux said that Hoppert's body was taken to the coroner's office and that his wife and mother had been notified.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Another option is to set new boundaries and communicate them clearly to your wife.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Jones now partners with Kayte Christensen, the team’s current color commentator.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Our expert take The Citi Strata Premier® Card has competitive rewards rates and unlocks access to all of the Citi ThankYou® transfer partners, which boosts the value of your points.—
Liz Knueven,Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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In a surprise move, KATSEYE brought out the ladies of Huntrix, the fictional girl group from KPop Demon Hunters, comprised of singers EJAE, Ami and Nuna.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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Rachel and Ahdohwahgeson may be on opposite sides of this war, but these ladies see each other.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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During the trip, the astronauts were able to speak with their spouses and children via brief, remote calls.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Squatriglia sometimes makes the booking request using a spouse’s bio instead.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Bride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bride. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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