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spousal

adjective

Definition of spousal

as in wifely

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Recent Examples of spousal Betty lost custody of her children and was set to receive $16,000 a month in spousal support and a cash award of $28,000. — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026 That lawsuit’s withdrawal marked a turning point, and brought the battle back to the core issues of spousal support and division of assets. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026 The two are reportedly being investigated by the Utah Division of Children and Family Services over allegations of spousal abuse on both sides. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2026 The move entails using a spousal individual retirement account, which is a separate Roth or traditional IRA for non-earning spouses. — Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spousal

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Adjective

Judd, who seems a decent man, wants to know how Agnes would exemplify her wifely duties.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Behold all of his wifely love, and then behold him, loving her.

— Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 20 June 2019

Definition of wifely

Adjective

Lipa recently wed Callum Turner and modeled several bridal looks, including a custom Schiaparelli haute couture suit for her civil ceremony and a custom Chanel couture gown for her second wedding ceremony.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
After the bride, that distinction will next belong to Ashley Smith, sister of Kansas City Chiefs lineman Trey Smith, whose catch of the bridal bouquet drew cheers, even if the bouquet itself erred on the side of restraint.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of bridal

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McDermott, 59, has previously shared that his struggles with alcohol caused their marital problems.

— Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
If a couple buys a house together that’s going to be their marital residence, for example, a prenup may specify who owns it and how.

— Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 1 July 2026

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