as in wife
a woman who has just married or is about to be married
a new bride the mother of the bride
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Recent Examples of bride
Their shoes were custom-made by Christian Louboutin and the bride wore Cartier jewelry.
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Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Anika Noni Rose and Jason Dirden Rose married Dirden in October 2022 in Los Angeles, Brides reported in January 2023, adding the news that Euphoria's Domingo, a lifelong friend of the bride, officiated.
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Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Singer Tate McRae also shared a snap of her outfit, captioning it with a shout-out to the bride and groom.
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Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
The football star got down on one knee in one picture and held his future bride close in an embrace in another.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for bride
Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Anika Noni Rose and Jason Dirden Rose married Dirden in October 2022 in Los Angeles, Brides reported in January 2023, adding the news that Euphoria's Domingo, a lifelong friend of the bride, officiated.
—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Singer Tate McRae also shared a snap of her outfit, captioning it with a shout-out to the bride and groom.
—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
The football star got down on one knee in one picture and held his future bride close in an embrace in another.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for bride
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bride
Noun
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The Seasnake, who has lost his wife and his heir to her war, is justifiably livid.
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His third wife, Cuban model Sheila Mariño, gave birth to their son in June.
Noun
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Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.
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Other founders made connections that led to funding, customers, and strategic partners.
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Much of this episode focused on Rhaenyra’s uncomfortable interactions with various lords and ladies in King’s Landing, from a hostile High Septon to Lord Corlys Velaryon to her new dragonriders.
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Madonna never set out to become a classic British lady of the manor, however, until fate intervened when she was introduced to Hugo Vickers, Cecil Beaton's suave biographer, through a mutual friend in 1998.
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If the deceased spouse's job provided coverage, the survivor and dependents may qualify for up to 36 months of COBRA continuation, often requiring a decision within 60 days, at full premium cost.
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Do those exceptions include your spouse inheriting your credit card debt, though?
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“Bride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bride. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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