maid of honor
noun phrase
1
: an unmarried lady usually of noble birth whose duty it is to attend a queen or a princess
2
: a bride's principal unmarried wedding attendant compare matron of honor
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Anna was in town from St. Petersburg as the maid of honor at a wedding.
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Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
Meghann Fahy, whose vacation at The White Lotus appears to have aged her backward, is a standout as maid of honor Merritt, who at first seems to have no ties to anyone else in the family.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
Billy Howle is the groom Benji, with Meghann Fahy as the maid of honor Merritt.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2024
Jinger served as a bridesmaid during the ceremony, alongside sisters Joy-Anna Forsyth, Johannah Duggar, Jordyn Duggar and Jessa Duggar Seewald, (who served as maid of honor), as well as sister-in-law Abbie Duggar.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024
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Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
Meghann Fahy, whose vacation at The White Lotus appears to have aged her backward, is a standout as maid of honor Merritt, who at first seems to have no ties to anyone else in the family.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
Billy Howle is the groom Benji, with Meghann Fahy as the maid of honor Merritt.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2024
Jinger served as a bridesmaid during the ceremony, alongside sisters Joy-Anna Forsyth, Johannah Duggar, Jordyn Duggar and Jessa Duggar Seewald, (who served as maid of honor), as well as sister-in-law Abbie Duggar.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024
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“Maid of honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maid%20of%20honor. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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