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 While chatting with multiple outlets in joint interviews, Wilson, 34, and Hodges, 30, opened up about their Tennessee nuptials. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026 There has been endless speculation about the pending nuptials. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026 Our nuptials created a protective platform for our lives that neither of us had expected. Literary Hub, 12 May 2026 Travis Kelce offered three words about his upcoming nuptials to popstar Taylor Swift. Bryan West, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuptials
Noun
  • Wilson's wedding-day look marked a notable shift for the Grammy-winning singer, who has previously spoken openly about her lifelong connection to bell-bottoms.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
  • The pair finished up with Colbert sending a congratulatory cake from the network – a multi-layered wedding-style beast – sailing downward.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Two previous marriages, to Jill Ongemach and Marcelle Besse, ended in divorce.
    Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026

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“Nuptials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuptials. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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