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bells

[belz] / bɛlz /

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approbation n.
approval n.
matrimony n.
spousal n.
wedding n.

NOUN

approbation

Synonyms

STRONG

admiration approval consent endorsement esteem favor go ahead okay permission recognition sanction support

WEAK

high regard the nod

Antonyms

STRONG

denial disagreement disapproval disfavor dislike hatred opposition refusal rejection veto

WEAK

criticism disapprobation

NOUN

approval

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blessing confirmation consent endorsement go ahead green light license mandate permission ratification recommendation sanction support

STRONG

acquiescence assent compliance concurrence countenance leave okay validation

WEAK

the nod

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ban condemnation denial disapproval discouragement opposition prohibition refusal veto

STRONG

disagreement dissent

WEAK

disfavor dislike hatred rejection

NOUN

matrimony

Synonyms

STRONG

alliance marriage match nuptials union wedding wedlock

WEAK

conjugality connubiality marital rites shotgun wedding wedding bells wedding ceremony

Antonyms

STRONG

divorce separation

NOUN

spousal

Synonyms

STRONG

bridal nuptial

WEAK

espousal hook marriage marriage ceremony matrimony nuptial rite nuptials union wedlock

NOUN

wedding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

marriage

STRONG

bridal espousal hook matrimony nuptials union wedlock

WEAK

marriage ceremony nuptial rite spousal

Antonyms

STRONG

divorce

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bells

“They had these big bells around their necks and were dressed up in a way that made them look very regal and a bit ferocious.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026

But it’s worth understanding how it would affect her benefits before you ring those wedding bells.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026

She said she didn't want bells and whistles - or even a wedding dress.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

A US review panel on Thursday recommended loosening restrictions on the much hyped peptide BPC-157, voting that specialized pharmacies be allowed to produce it despite alarm bells from medical experts over safety concerns.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

“What in seven holy bells happened to you two? You are a level mess.”

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

bells

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