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 Pochettino, instead, approved a plan that would allow Aaronson to leave camp for the nuptials and then return. Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 2 June 2026 But don't expect new off-the-field anecdotes or anything about Travis' upcoming nuptials with Taylor Swift (she's mentioned only once). Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 June 2026 The couple’s nuptials come just three months after McComb’s first husband and friend Van Der Beek died at age 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026 In another ab-baring wedding guest look, Maddy arrived at the nuptials of her ex-boyfriend and ex-best friend in a revealing green gown and feather boa. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026 And while their nuptials were kept deliberately low-key, their traditional outfits still embraced the elegance of a classic wedding-day look. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 May 2026 Some stars, like Rebel Wilson and her wife, Ramona Agruma, brought their gowns out of storage for their first public date after their December 2024 nuptials. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 31 May 2026 Their nuptials were confirmed by the luxury brand Ferragamo, as the Eternity star was wearing a custom look by the Italian fashion house. Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026 Chiefs coach Andy Reid has been asked about the nuptials. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuptials
Noun
  • Right now, Amazon’s outlet includes easy cotton dresses for under $20, casual-to-formal shift dresses, and even wedding-ready dresses marked down by as much as 80 percent.
    Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
  • And people who are eager to lose extra weight — before a wedding or a vacation, for example — may choose to self-administer a higher-than-recommended dose, said Arthur Caplan, a bioethics professor at New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine.
    Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Yet, this research suggests that for many working-class Americans, declining marriages may reflect not just changing preferences, but also declining economic stability — particularly among men without college degrees.
    Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 19 May 2026
  • In addition to his four marriages, Paschel has also had several run-ins with the law over the years.
    Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026

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“Nuptials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuptials. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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