marriage

[mar-ij] / ˈmær ɪdʒ /

NOUN

legal joining of two people; a union

Synonyms

STRONGEST

merger wedding

STRONG

Sacrament alliance amalgamation association confederation consortium coupling espousal link match mating matrimony monogamy nuptials tie wedlock

WEAK

conjugality connubiality holy matrimony pledging spousal tie that binds wedded bliss wedded state wedding bells wedding ceremony

Antonyms

STRONG

antagonism disunion divorce separation

Example Sentences

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I, like many women, was raised on the myth of marriage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

This might be through a multilingual marriage, joining a conversation group or chatting in a language learning forum online.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

But the Sharmas say tensions started soon after the marriage.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

"Hopefully they're going to have a great marriage."

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

When he called her the next day, Gerda told him that she had taken the blood test for the marriage license.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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