marriages

Definition of marriagesnext
plural of marriage
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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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Noun
  • The information contained in this article reflects multiple conversations with various sources at the Spanish champions, all of whom wanted to speak anonymously to protect relationships.
    Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Schnura’s paintings highlight the symbiotic relationships between plants and animals, according to the Forest Preserve District of Will County.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Zahida and Rubina, my older sisters, were both engaged to our cousins, and the aunts had been restless for a while, demanding that the weddings take place soon.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
  • An earlier version of this article stated that Jennifer Zabinski had planned several weddings at the Met Cloisters.
    Anne Kadet, Curbed, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Pau Cubarsi was back to his best, as was Pedri, who appeared to have lost some of his characteristic spark in recent matches following his return from a hamstring injury.
    Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Eight matches will be played at MetLife Stadium, which is being referred to as New York New Jersey Stadium for the tournament.
    Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Marriages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marriages. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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