marriages

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
  • This World Cup, with its unprecedented global outreach, offers a unique opportunity to observe the values, beliefs and relationships that players choose to display on their bodies.
    Gustavo Morello, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
  • Rather than seeking to modernize the text through flamboyant stylistic devices, director Gaël Morel offers a nuanced reinterpretation of its human relationships, focusing on how the characters interact, confront one another, and engage in dialogue.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • Every traveler needs at least one sandal that can handle weddings, nice dinners, and those vacation moments when sneakers just won't cut it.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
  • Their stores specialize in dresses for proms, weddings, special occasions and quinceañeras.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • The World Cup kicks off this week with opening matches starting on Thursday.
    Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 8 June 2026
  • After asking Siri about the World Cup in a demo, the user is able to pull down the tab to access a new text input field and more information about, in the example, World Cup matches.
    Kif Leswing, CNBC, 8 June 2026
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“Marriages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marriages. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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