nuptials

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 When asked about fake AI photos of a wedding between them in Lake Como, Italy, Holland said his grandmother was worried she hadn’t been invited to their nuptials. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 On finding inspiration in someone else’s nuptials. Literary Hub, 16 June 2026 The nuptials have been the subject of much speculation since Zendaya was seen at the 2025 Golden Globes wearing what looked like an engagement ring. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026 For their nuptials, Reagan hired Parker as their photographer. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 Planning a wedding is no easy task but imagine doing it amid rampant speculation about where and when the nuptials will take place. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026 For the nuptials, Beatrice wore a floor-length bronze gown with puffy sleeves. Staff Author, InStyle, 15 June 2026 That’s the only thing anybody really knows for sure, considering how little information about their impending nuptials is out there, other than the fact that Swift and Kelce are indeed getting married… at some point… somewhere. Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 9 June 2026 The nuptials are allegedly scheduled for Friday, July 3, in New York City, and it’s been widely reported that the pop star and NFL player will exchange vows at the iconic Madison Square Garden. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuptials
Noun
  • If rumors are true, Seed is about to stage likely the most high-profile wedding of his career.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026
  • Altman and Amazon boss Jeff Bezos are reportedly friendly; the AI behemoth was among the high-profile guests at the latter’s Venice wedding to Lauren Sanchez last year.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • President Trump has four other children from his previous marriages who were also present.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 15 June 2026
  • From decades-long marriages to young love, see the significant others of these Sweet Magnolias stars.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

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

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