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
For a lengthy scene between Sklenar and Sydney Sweeney in the home screening room, Mitchell selected a piece depicting a Playboy bunny as a bride.
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Her store, which was established 47 years ago, specializes in mother-of-the-bride or groom dresses from Olvi’s, Teri Jon, Connie Roberson, Komorov, Robin Kaplan and more, and her strategy is to continue to search out brands that are unique to the area.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The atmospheric horror series, executive produced by Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer and directed and executive produced by Weronika Tofilska (Baby Reindeer), takes place in the week leading up to a doomed wedding, following the bride and groom.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
The original movie followed MacCaullay as a young bride hunted by her spouse’s wealthy family on her wedding night as part of a Devil-worshipping ritual.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Her store, which was established 47 years ago, specializes in mother-of-the-bride or groom dresses from Olvi’s, Teri Jon, Connie Roberson, Komorov, Robin Kaplan and more, and her strategy is to continue to search out brands that are unique to the area.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The atmospheric horror series, executive produced by Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer and directed and executive produced by Weronika Tofilska (Baby Reindeer), takes place in the week leading up to a doomed wedding, following the bride and groom.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
The original movie followed MacCaullay as a young bride hunted by her spouse’s wealthy family on her wedding night as part of a Devil-worshipping ritual.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bride
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In 2021, Wasserman divorced his wife of 20 years, Laura Ziffren Wasserman.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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House Republicans are preparing a contempt resolution for Clinton and his wife next week over their refusal to testify as part of their Epstein investigation.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Noah Reid as Patrick Brewer On Schitt's Creek, Noah Reid played Patrick Brewer, David's husband and business partner.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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After a dispute with his business partner, Valente left the business and went to apprentice with Shige Tokita, who first brought sushi to Sacramento in the 1970s.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The film alternates between Aggressive Songs to Tell You What Emotion to Have and halting, bland narration from the first lady describing her feelings and initiatives.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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There’s a touch of possessiveness that comes out when Eloise refers to Sophie as her lady’s maid.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Biden's wife, former first lady Jill Biden, received a bottle of Ormonde Jayne perfume and an 18-carat gold necklace with diamonds from the emir of Qatar and his spouse.—
MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Michael Lynch, 62, went to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Brooklyn Methodist in Park Slope earlier this month with his wife, hoping to diagnose pressure in his head and tingling in his hands, his spouse told the Daily News.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Bride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bride. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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