marriages

noun

plural of marriage
1
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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2
as in weddings
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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  1. relationships
  2. weddings
  3. matches
Noun
  • Our children are building relationships with technology before many of us have begun conversations about identity, judgment, values and character.
    — Aiko Bethea, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Venus enters Libra and your 7th House of Partnership, bringing ease into close relationships.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of relationships
Noun
  • Backyard weddings are among the most sentimental and intimate of celebrations.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Best Dress Shoe Deals A versatile pair of dress shoes can do it all—destination weddings, fancy dinner reservations, and beach soirées alike.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of weddings
Noun
  • Once the contest was underway, Perrin began livestreaming on Instagram while simultaneously refereeing the matches, making her the organizer, referee and camera operator all at once.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The matches and lighter would still need to be considered alongside witness statements, physical evidence, electronic records and forensic findings.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of matches
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“Marriages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marriages. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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