Definition of nuptialnext

nuptial

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noun

as in wedding
usually nuptials plural a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony their nuptials will take place at the university chapel

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Recent Examples of nuptial
Adjective
While many of the headlines surrounding Swift this summer have largely focused on her impending wedding with Travis Kelce, her non-nuptial activities have been very country forward. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026 Famous guests who will reportedly attend the post-nuptial party include Elton John, Charli XCX, Mark Ronson, and Donatella Versace. — Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Noun
The colder months may be a less popular season for nuptials, but that just makes a November to March wedding all the more unique. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026 Radomski, who announced her engagement to Segel on Instagram in June 2025, shared numerous posts to her Instagram stories from friends and family celebrating her and Segel’s nuptials. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuptial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuptial
Adjective
  • The dinosaur attacks have at least one upside, though, as running from the prehistoric beasts forces Denise and Greg to overcome their marital tension.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
  • How marital advice chats turned deadly James Gates is a cybersecurity professional who recently celebrated his 10-year anniversary with his wife, Cheryl.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Whether at festivals, campgrounds, construction sites, or even weddings, porta potties are an unavoidable—and often underappreciated—part of modern life.
    — Sarah Kuta, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2026
  • On July 3 Kloss attended Swift’s wedding to Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026

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“Nuptial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuptial. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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