nuptials

Definition of nuptialsnext
plural of nuptial
as in wedding
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 nuptials Held during the Second World War, the nuptials were nonetheless highly anticipated—and well attended. Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026 Kimberly was pregnant with their first child, a daughter named Olivia, at the time of their nuptials. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026 Wearing what’s possibly the most embarrassing bridal headdress in the history of nuptials, Suzanna looks even more helpless and hopeless. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026 After the nuptials, hundreds of dyads will renew their vows as part of Love in Times Square, a long-running tradition held by the Times Square Alliance, a neighborhood nonprofit. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026 Bad Bunny served as a witness to their nuptials. Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026 For her nuptials, Huma Adebin wore a complex low chignon with plenty of twists along with her veil. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026 High-profile weddings, like the upcoming Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce nuptials, often come with camera flashes, curious onlookers and a level of scrutiny most couples never experience. Bryan West, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026 This leads to what may be a unrecoverable confession from Emma that adds tension to the lead-up to their nuptials. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuptials
Noun
  • By her wedding the following Labor Day weekend, her weight would be stable.
    Amber Gaudet Updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The former prince posed for photos with his family in celebration of his parent's 60th wedding anniversary in 2007.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The women must navigate unraveling marriages, family secrets and personal demons—lean on each other or risk watching their sisterhood shatter forever.
    Kennedy French, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Their lives are more fulfilled, their relationships are improved, their marriages are improved and their relationships with their kids are made much fuller and more vibrant and loving.
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026

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“Nuptials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuptials. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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