as in marital
of or relating to marriage
newlyweds still in a state of nuptial bliss
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Recent Examples of nuptial
Judy Berman, TIME, 16 May 2024
Notable nuptial attendees included Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, Real Housewives of New York City’s Luann de Lesseps and legendary music producer Clive Davis.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
The music video was released that same month and featured sweet behind-the-scenes moments from their nuptials.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
As fans have known since Bridgerton’s first season finale, Whistledown is none other than Penelope Featherington—the clever wallflower (played with verve and empathy by Nicola Coughlan) who has languished long enough without nuptial prospects to be considered an old maid.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 16 May 2024
Notable nuptial attendees included Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, Real Housewives of New York City’s Luann de Lesseps and legendary music producer Clive Davis.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Noun
But last night, in the afterglow of her (alleged) nuptials, Del Rey gave us a taste of her bridal-adjacent style.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
The music video was released that same month and featured sweet behind-the-scenes moments from their nuptials.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuptial
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Court documents obtained by PEOPLE cited irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital misconduct as the reason, and Cyrus also sought an annulment on the grounds of fraud.Brendan Le, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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While Marijn de Wit and the director’s tight script hangs on the plot hook of Maartje’s escalating dementia, its emotional arc rests on Jaap’s gradual return to full marital partnership.Dennis Harvey, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Multiple event spaces, including the historic Wyeth Room, can accommodate all manner of events, including large-format weddings.Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Maryam is on her way to her sister’s impromptu wedding and Anna is flying to meet her boyfriend’s wealthy family for the first time.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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In 17 states, married people only have the option of choosing no-fault divorce to end their marriages.Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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The reason is obvious: From the start, the chemistry between the two artists was undeniable — not only to each other but also to anyone around them — and yet both were in their first marriages at the time.Nancy Kruh, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Nuptial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuptial. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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