brides

plural of bride

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of brides This comes of not understanding that the tradition dated from a time when brides and bridegrooms were not expected to have close ties to those of the opposite gender. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 Before that, Western brides commonly wore gowns in a range of colors and patterns. Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026 While pink isn’t a tradtional bridal shoe color, some modern brides have been adding a pop of color to their looks through their shoes. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 Quite a few Vogue brides and grooms share these exact sentiments. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026 South Asia accounts for 45% of the world’s child brides, the highest share of any region, according to UNICEF. ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 Their journey has captivated millions on TikTok, with many viewers wondering how one friend group managed to celebrate so many brides without letting the excitement turn into rivalry. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Lopez was going to play one of Madonna's brides for the nostalgic tribute, joining pop princess Britney Spears. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 Diana’s iconic dress remains one of the most recognizable wedding gowns of all time, and early 1980s brides immediately wanted to copy Diana’s look for their own big day. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brides
Noun
  • Philanthropy takes center stage Organizers vowed to work with nonprofit partners to put the grants toward their most urgent and underresourced needs.
    James Pollard, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • People who work with the investor credit his business acumen, low-key demeanor and daunting work ethic, qualities that have attracted partners, founders and mentors alike — including Iger.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Treister is survived by his sons Charles and Eliot; their wives, Lisa and Michele, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The moms, dads, wives, husbands, daughters and sons whose lives were upended.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Honestly, her life is more similar to the Salt Lake City ladies than to the other Beverly Hills Housewives.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Just a few days earlier at Palazzo Brancaccio, the ladies of the Roman aristocracy had vied to appear in the ballroom scenes, perhaps hoping to meet Gregory Peck.
    Daria Egidi, Vanity Fair, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Brides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brides. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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