bridal 1 of 2

as in wedding
a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony an old-fashioned country bridal

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bridal

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adjective

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Recent Examples of bridal
Noun
The conversation around bridal styling (and those of the revelers) is ever-evolving, and a bit overwhelming. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025 And not just superficial bridal customs — some of which, Miss Manners acknowledges, have become ridiculous — but the underlying principle of consideration for others? Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Ahead of her wedding in May, Gillian Duffy, 29, couldn't resist trying on her mom's bridal dress from September 1992. Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025 In the living-room bridal atelier in Hudson, Sergio Guadarrama elaborated on the setback that had led him to the Knot. Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bridal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridal
Noun
  • My goddaughter’s destination wedding is coming up soon.
    R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Here’s what one Southern etiquette expert has to say about the appropriate number of wedding showers.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Handing out prenuptial conflict management books is decidedly not romantic.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2025
  • In the throes of a divorce, practical measures like prenuptial or postnuptial agreements, regular business valuations, and clear separation of personal and business finances can feel cold and clinical.
    Sara Khaki, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Get Curious About Who Your Partner Is Now One of the biggest reasons marriages feel stale is the illusion of familiarity.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The book, which takes place in both the 1950s and present day, tells the story of Hollywood star Evelyn Hugo and her seven marriages — including one big secret.
    Sharareh Drury, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025

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“Bridal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridal. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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