holy matrimony

noun

formal
: marriage in a religious ceremony
They were united in (the bonds of) holy matrimony on the first of May.

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Even as Swift shines in the light of holy matrimony, there are still plenty of lame dudes out there for Taylor to crush across three-minute pop masterstrokes — and, God-willing, there always will be. — Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026 So have her children, though created in holy matrimony, also been brought into a chaotic situation, even unintentionally? — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025 Clare Crawley and her husband Ryan Dawkins are celebrating one year of holy matrimony! — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024 The recipe from Delish will bring you a dish worthy of holy matrimony. — Kelsee Majette, The Week, 22 June 2023

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“Holy matrimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holy%20matrimony. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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