Definition of conjugalnext

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Recent Examples of conjugal Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh’s conjugal coat of arms has been spied online shortly after a royal crest on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s new website caused a commotion. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024 The disco-pop/rock-opera musical chronicles Imelda’s life, from her roots in abject poverty through the fall of her husband’s regime (often described as a conjugal dictatorship) at the hands of the People Power Revolution. Time, 27 July 2023 Also, this micronutrient helps enhance your conjugal longevity too. Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023 Francis has even gone so far as to denounce as Pharisees those who affirm the authority of the church teaching that communion for the divorced or remarried who engage in the conjugal act is never permissible. R. R. Reno, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2018 See All Example Sentences for conjugal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjugal
marital
Adjective
  • The second would prohibit courts from awarding abusers alimony, spousal support or a share of marital assets in divorces.
    Lauren Linder, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The trial, with testimony livestreamed by Court TV, has aired the couple’s marital problems leading up to the hike, along with their versions of what happened on the trail.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026

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“Conjugal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjugal. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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