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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjugal
marital
Adjective
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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
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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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