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
See All Example Sentences for conjugal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjugal
marital
Adjective
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Didion wrote these notes to her spouse apparently so he could be kept informed of what are generally considered private conversations between patient and doctor, and their very existence demonstrates the intensity of the couple’s marital bond.—
Evelyn McDonnell
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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The trust indicates that upon Jimmy’s death, the bulk of his assets would go to the marital trust, which was to be administered by Jane and an independent co-trustee.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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“Conjugal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjugal. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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