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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
Robert Roberts and his wife Iris White chronicle much, including Black servicemen who came back from the war with European brides.
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Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Reserved almost exclusively for weddings, it has been worn by generations of Swedish brides, including Queen Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria.
—Eloise Moran, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
While Zendaya and Roach are clearly spreading the four-part superstition across multiple looks, brides have often incorporated the old, new, borrowed and blue into a single wedding day outfit.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
While coasting at her job running a chip company’s social media, with her YA novel long on the back burner, Lou begins getting more requests to write brides’ vows ahead of their nuptials.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
This unique approach has made Alterre shoes especially popular with brides wanting something special for their big day as well as working women looking to maximize the cost-per-wear on office 'fits.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
This Jason Wu maxi dress is ideal for brides who are leaning into minimalist tones and luxurious textures.
—Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
Dracula and his brides are not the only hungrily desirous characters on display.
—Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
What started as a spontaneous offer between two strangers has turned into a sisterhood between 13 brides — with a single wedding dress helping all of their dreams come true.
—David Begnaud, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Reserved almost exclusively for weddings, it has been worn by generations of Swedish brides, including Queen Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria.
—Eloise Moran, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
While Zendaya and Roach are clearly spreading the four-part superstition across multiple looks, brides have often incorporated the old, new, borrowed and blue into a single wedding day outfit.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
While coasting at her job running a chip company’s social media, with her YA novel long on the back burner, Lou begins getting more requests to write brides’ vows ahead of their nuptials.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
This unique approach has made Alterre shoes especially popular with brides wanting something special for their big day as well as working women looking to maximize the cost-per-wear on office 'fits.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
This Jason Wu maxi dress is ideal for brides who are leaning into minimalist tones and luxurious textures.
—Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
Dracula and his brides are not the only hungrily desirous characters on display.
—Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
What started as a spontaneous offer between two strangers has turned into a sisterhood between 13 brides — with a single wedding dress helping all of their dreams come true.
—David Begnaud, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brides
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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is aiming to persuade Chinese companies to share more tech know-how with their Spanish partners on a trip to Beijing next week, according to people familiar with the preparations.—
Daniel Basteiro,
Bloomberg,
10 Apr. 2026
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Such implications could have a chilling effect on the reporting of such crimes by partners and spouses locked into messy and tumultuous relationships.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
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It is set at an elite preparatory school to groom future wives, made up of daughters of Commanders, many of whom have been taken away from their birth parents, and so-called Pearl Girls, recruited from outside of Gilead.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the sketch, a group of five men — forced to spend time together so their wives can socialize in the kitchen — seemingly have nothing in common and are destined for an afternoon of drinking beer in silence.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Although she’s considered one of today’s most recognizable leading ladies, Jenna Ortega was ready to throw in the towel after her days as a child actor.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes having a normie on the cast balances the energy of the more eccentric ladies and can even lead to some fun, Jury Duty–esque humor that emerges when a regular person watches larger-than-life drama unfold around them.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Brides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brides. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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