as in marital
of or relating to marriage newlyweds still in a rapturous state of conjugal happiness

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Recent Examples of conjugal 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 Most sexologists admit the fact that tiring workdays and hectic schedules can cause a drastic deterioration in one's conjugal life. Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023 The embrace in question is between husband and wife, which is conjugal to some, carnal to others. Brian T. Allen, National Review, 28 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for conjugal
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marital
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  • Michelle Obama is throwing more cold water on rumors of marital strife with the ex-commander in chief.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
  • Émilie and Bruno have a quiet but horrific marital showdown while, unbeknownst to them, their daughter (played by Chiara Mastroianni, Deneuve’s real-life daughter, in her first movie role) is just outside the room, hearing it all.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025

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“Conjugal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjugal. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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