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Bridal

Of or pertaining to a bride, or to wedding; nuptial; as, bridal ornaments; a bridal outfit; a bridal chamber.

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Marriage 76% connected

The act of marrying, or the state of being married; legal union of a man and a woman for life, as husband and wife; wedlock; matrimony.

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Wedding 76% connected

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Bride 74% connected

A woman newly married, or about to be married.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Bride 74% connected

A woman newly married, or about to be married.

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Bride 66% connected

A woman newly married, or about to be married.

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Espousal 92% connected

The act of espousing or betrothing; especially, in the plural, betrothal; plighting of the troths; a contract of marriage; sometimes, the marriage ce…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Nuptial 92% connected

Of or pertaining to marriage; done or used at a wedding; as, nuptial rites and ceremonies.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Spousal 92% connected

Of or pertaining to a spouse or marriage; nuptial; matrimonial; conjugal; bridal; as, spousal rites; spousal ornaments.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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