MARRIAGES Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

marriages

noun

plural of marriage

as in relationships

a union representing a special kind of social and legal partnership between two people some religions consider marriage a sacrament

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a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony just a small group of family and friends have been invited to witness the marriage

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Some of the best solutions and strongest relationships came not from speaking, but from creating space for employees to share what was really happening.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The final issue is dating violence, teen violence between people who have relationships.

— Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 23 July 2026

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The design included the central balcony on the palace’s front façade (made famous at royal weddings and Trooping the Colour), which was originally suggested by Prince Albert.

— Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
Although enjoyed year-round, many Mexican families make this dish for special occasions, such as weddings or baptisms, or around the holidays, whether Thanksgiving or Christmas.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 July 2026

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And Arrowhead had seen some good crowds for previous soccer matches, including the Manchester United friendly in 2010 and when Messi and Inter Miami played Sporting KC in 2024.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
The World Cup was brilliant, all those full stadiums and great matches.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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