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spousal

adjective

Definition of spousal

as in wifely

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Recent Examples of spousal This latest issue adds to a growing list of irregularities, including inaccurate online estimates, missing plan options, and flawed spousal loan calculations. — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 To meet the new standards, future gun regulations that come to the court will need to have a clear historical pedigree as well as target a group for whom Americans have less sympathy, such as spousal abusers, rather than increasing affinity – pot users. — Morgan Marietta, The Conversation, 26 June 2026 Certain spousal debts Depending on state laws and the nature of the debt, surviving spouses may have additional responsibilities. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 June 2026 In two earlier cases, Burleson was charged with assault on a female, domestic violence and communicating threats following a spousal dispute in December. — Amber Gaudet june 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spousal

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Adjective

Judd, who seems a decent man, wants to know how Agnes would exemplify her wifely duties.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Behold all of his wifely love, and then behold him, loving her.

— Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 20 June 2019

Definition of wifely

Adjective

Hill and Vaccaro were married in November 2021, but there was no prenuptial or post-nuptial agreement.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Discussions about prenuptial or postnuptial agreements felt uncomfortable and unnecessary during periods of personal optimism.

— Hossein Berenji, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026

Definition of prenuptial

Adjective

The bridal bedchamber featured a white angora carpet and sheer white draperies that hung around the walls.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Larroudé and Markarian released their second bridal collection this year, encompassing styles that could work across the various events involved in a wedding.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of bridal

Adjective

Indah teaches her how to run the house and even what to do in the marital bed, and Gadis looks after Firman, the one person who takes her ghost stories seriously.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
For the last three, Corinealdi’s character, Jax, has maneuvered through family and marital stress, thrived against office politics and betrayals, endured a kidnapping, and nearly faced death before pulling through a coma after a near-fatal shooting.

— DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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