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
The bride wore a white skirt suit with a wide-brimmed hat.
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Marley Marius, Vogue, 29 June 2025
The bride took to Instagram to share a happy shot from the nuptials that included her wedding dress, announcing her name change and at least partially stepping on Vogue’s digital exclusive.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 28 June 2025
The bride wore a Dolce & Gabbana silhouette dress for the occasion.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 28 June 2025
The story revolves around Mariamma, a child bride at age 12, who grows to become the powerful matriarch of the family.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for bride
Marley Marius, Vogue, 29 June 2025
The bride took to Instagram to share a happy shot from the nuptials that included her wedding dress, announcing her name change and at least partially stepping on Vogue’s digital exclusive.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 28 June 2025
The bride wore a Dolce & Gabbana silhouette dress for the occasion.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 28 June 2025
The story revolves around Mariamma, a child bride at age 12, who grows to become the powerful matriarch of the family.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bride
Noun
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Adam, his wife and their four young daughters were on the field June 24 for a pregame check-presentation ceremony.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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The suite was named in tribute to Augustine Figeac, wife of Printemps founder Jules Jaluzot.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Now in its tenth year, the Security Summit partners continue to work together to raise awareness about data theft in the tax professional community.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Can the cousins, lifelong partners in countless exploits, remain as important in each other’s lives despite the distance?—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Actually, one of the other great inspirations for me was Mary Poppins — not the film, but the person, the lady.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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King Charles has used the gesture of affection to address the first lady of France in the past as well.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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My spouse is retired and receives a generous Social Security benefit.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Many of them are spouses or parents to US citizens.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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“Bride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bride. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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