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as in match
a union representing a special kind of social and legal partnership between two people
some religions consider marriage a sacrament
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Recent Examples of marriage
The number of marriages rose only slightly, up around 10,000 from the year prior, but remained low, figures showed, while the number of divorces also rose.
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Kathleen Magramo and Junko Ogura, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Together, the two have five children from their previous marriages and a sixth child together, reported the lifestyle magazine.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 1 May 2025
While no official data on the subject is available, rights groups like the Joint Action Committee for Refugees, a Pakistani civil society network, estimate that thousands of Afghan-Pakistani marriages have taken place.
—Zia Ur-Rehman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The Context Four individuals have been indicted following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which uncovered a network involving fraudulent marriages and visa applications.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Kathleen Magramo and Junko Ogura, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Together, the two have five children from their previous marriages and a sixth child together, reported the lifestyle magazine.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 1 May 2025
While no official data on the subject is available, rights groups like the Joint Action Committee for Refugees, a Pakistani civil society network, estimate that thousands of Afghan-Pakistani marriages have taken place.
—Zia Ur-Rehman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The Context Four individuals have been indicted following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which uncovered a network involving fraudulent marriages and visa applications.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marriage
Noun
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The match would remain competitive in the fourth as Brandt’s fifth goal cut the lead to 15-12 with 3:13 left.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Debut European matches for Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri — including the latter’s first Champions League goal — were symbolic of their wondrous promotions to first-team football.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Meghan celebrated her seventh wedding anniversary on May 19 with a sweet post to Instagram marking key milestones in her relationship with Harry.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The director’s anger comes as no surprise, though audiences may be caught off-guard by the humor, as in a shot of the couple pushing the van in their wedding gown and tuxedo.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
20 May 2025
Noun
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In defeat, the matrimony between manager, club and city had never been more visible.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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This cowboy is getting hitched and has the hat to match in matrimony.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Outside Online,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Other than his ex-girlfriend’s pregnancy announcement, Gobert kept their relationship private.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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This is bewildering to Nick, who has questions about openness, fluidity and relationship labels.—
Jennifer Vineyard,
Flow Space,
20 May 2025
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Greater visibility, including celebrities having children out of wedlock, has also contributed to the shift.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
20 May 2025
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Was the boy born out of wedlock or has Saul simply snapped?—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Marriage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marriage. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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