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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
Many former brides also shared sweet pictures with their pups from their weddings.
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
One of the most common rituals is for royal brides to lay their bouquet on a tomb, at a chapel, or by a religious statue.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Robert Roberts and his wife Iris White chronicle much, including Black servicemen who came back from the war with European brides.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 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
Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
One of the most common rituals is for royal brides to lay their bouquet on a tomb, at a chapel, or by a religious statue.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Robert Roberts and his wife Iris White chronicle much, including Black servicemen who came back from the war with European brides.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brides
Noun
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Cubans living in South Florida overwhelmingly support some form of military intervention in their home country, according to a new poll published Thursday by CBS Miami partners at The Miami Herald.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Officials are looking for partners to help build World Cup stadiums, rather than handing millions to sports stars.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pair babysat each other’s children, were pictured together shirtless riding camels during a Middle East trip with their wives, and were financially involved in Swalwell’s AI startup.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Apr. 2026
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Thompson said Carolina has always been the first one to welcome new families to town and does so much for the wives and girlfriends.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Eunice, who is in charge of meeting the ladies at the airport, comes to Austin for help.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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The ladies who replaced Rebecca and Kayla looked super jazzed; my guy seemed less impressed.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Brides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brides. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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