as in marriage
a union representing a special kind of social and legal partnership between two people
we intend to be joined in matrimony until "death do us part"
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Although their relationship has evolved and comes with its challenges, the couple both still enjoy being married and tell ESSENCE why matrimony is a commitment that’s worthwhile for them.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
As the daughter of King Henry VIII, whose six marriages reshaped the monarchy and led to England’s break from the Catholic Church, Elizabeth may have been wary of matrimony.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Whether adorable, touching, or surprising, these magical moments of matrimony are memories to last a lifetime for the brides and everyone who witnessed them.
—Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
High society doyenne Julia (Kina Kantor) is exhausted by pretending to adore Fred (Michael Barrett Austin) after five long years of matrimony.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
As the daughter of King Henry VIII, whose six marriages reshaped the monarchy and led to England’s break from the Catholic Church, Elizabeth may have been wary of matrimony.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Whether adorable, touching, or surprising, these magical moments of matrimony are memories to last a lifetime for the brides and everyone who witnessed them.
—Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
High society doyenne Julia (Kina Kantor) is exhausted by pretending to adore Fred (Michael Barrett Austin) after five long years of matrimony.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Matrimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matrimony. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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