as in marital
of or relating to marriage
newlyweds still in a state of nuptial bliss
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Recent Examples of nuptial
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
The old tradition that the bride’s parents should cover the bill is no longer nuptial canon.
—Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The dress apparently wasn’t the only issue at the nuptials, though.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
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Adjective
When a reservation mishap leads to Jim’s daughter, Jenni (Geraldine Viswanathan), and Margot’s sister, Neve (Meredith Hagner), being double-booked to marry at the same small island inn over the same weekend, Jim and Margot channel their anxieties into what escalates into a nuptial war.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
The old tradition that the bride’s parents should cover the bill is no longer nuptial canon.
—Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
Issue #2 involves Kristen throwing a bachelorette party for her little sister Beth on the eve of her nuptials.
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The dress apparently wasn’t the only issue at the nuptials, though.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuptial
Adjective
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Working-class wives work primarily for the money rather than career satisfaction; this results in more marital tension, which can fuel marital instability that spirals into yet more economic insecurity.—
Joan C. Williams
June 13,
Literary Hub,
13 June 2025
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Tatiana, 56, who stood to inherit half of his empire — valued at more than $100 million — ended up receiving substantial marital and business assets after his death, but there are still unresolved disputes in probate court over his estate, court records show.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The first wedding guests are expected to arrive in the city on Thursday.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
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Meanwhile, the news that so many private jets are being used to transport guests to Bezos and Sanchez’s wedding won’t be lost on the couple’s critics.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The actress and comedian has three sons from two marriages.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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The first one had been engaged to uncover Fred’s affairs (three) and the others, after her divorce from Fred, to monitor his subsequent marriages (two).—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
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“Nuptial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuptial. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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