married name

Definition of married namenext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of married name This understanding of Bessette Kennedy as a person with humor and charm — a depth beyond her wardrobe, reputation and married name — yields a delicate, enigmatic performance. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026 The novel, Arnott’s first under her married name and subject to a bidding frenzy at the 2024 London Book Fair, reflects her long-standing fascination with murderers. Diane Garrett, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026 And the ability to properly interpret the identity documents of women — where administrative conventions may display married names differently or inconsistently — is not systematically part of what the machine has been designed to optimize. Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 On May 15, the Daily Mail followed with a story that revealed Deidre Frazer now goes by her married name, Deidre Ruth, and had become a conservative activist in Broward County. Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for married name
Recent Examples of Synonyms for married name
Noun
  • Lewis, whose maiden name was Haines, attended South Plantation High School and was one of six siblings, her niece said.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026
  • The Additional Information in the next item consists of your driver’s license, passport, medical insurance account, and your mother’s maiden name.
    Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • After his kick found the net, Bajraktarević tore off his jersey and held up the back of it, with his family name across the top, to the fans and cameras.
    Becky Sullivan, NPR, 1 July 2026
  • Here, Malvasia is not a single grape but a Madeira family name associated with varieties such as Malvasia Cândida, Malvasia Cândida Roxa, and Malvasia de São Jorge.
    Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • As expected, Carly didn’t take the bait, reproaching Z for referring to her daughter by her last name, spy style.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
  • But one question many people are asking is whether Swift will take Kelce’s last name.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026

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“Married name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/married%20name. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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