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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 brides
For some brides and grooms, the prospect of writing and publicly reciting their wedding vows can be daunting.
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Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
She was canonized in 1267 and became the patron saint of brides, widows, the poor and those whose children have died.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The company said David’s will manage every step in-house, from sketch to final stitch, to ensure quality, consistency and speed, giving brides greater accessibility and faster delivery.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
The viral trend has fueled fiery online debates — with TikToks showing everything from brides dodging cake by bending over backwards to grooms chasing their new wives across the room just to land the smash.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Aguilar spends most of her weekends manning her wooden, minimalist photo booths – a rustic aesthetic the blends in with Southern California’s hilly vistas – for brides, grooms and all their guests.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
The brides themselves were pleased, noting that the couple appreciated Verlin's outfit choice and attention to the dress code—especially as the wedding colors were pink and green, which matched Verlin's tie and her husband's suit.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Both brides walked down the aisle in custom designs by Louis Vuitton, per Vogue.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Etsy shops, like CrystalConjureMagic, are inundated with positive reviews and happy pictures from smiling brides about the perfect weather on their big day.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
She was canonized in 1267 and became the patron saint of brides, widows, the poor and those whose children have died.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The company said David’s will manage every step in-house, from sketch to final stitch, to ensure quality, consistency and speed, giving brides greater accessibility and faster delivery.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
The viral trend has fueled fiery online debates — with TikToks showing everything from brides dodging cake by bending over backwards to grooms chasing their new wives across the room just to land the smash.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Aguilar spends most of her weekends manning her wooden, minimalist photo booths – a rustic aesthetic the blends in with Southern California’s hilly vistas – for brides, grooms and all their guests.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
The brides themselves were pleased, noting that the couple appreciated Verlin's outfit choice and attention to the dress code—especially as the wedding colors were pink and green, which matched Verlin's tie and her husband's suit.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Both brides walked down the aisle in custom designs by Louis Vuitton, per Vogue.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Etsy shops, like CrystalConjureMagic, are inundated with positive reviews and happy pictures from smiling brides about the perfect weather on their big day.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brides
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As a result, the hurricane center and its partners have been scheduling frequent flights over the western Atlantic in the hurricane hunter aircraft to collect information about the storms and their surrounding environment, Brown said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Neither of her previous partners really cherished Callie or brought out her joyous side until Arizona.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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There were dozens of people at the ranch that day, including children and wives of the ranch hands.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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The American golfers were seen with their wives and girlfriends in a suit without a tie and with sneakers on their feet.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Carol is one of 23 single ladies competing for the hand of Mel Owens, 66, who also hails from the world of professional sports.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The second rose ceremony happened outside by the pool — but there were still no chairs for the ladies.—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Brides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brides. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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