as in marital
of or relating to marriage
newlyweds still in a state of nuptial bliss
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Recent Examples of nuptial
Kylee McGuigan, Vogue, 13 July 2024
The upcoming wedding comes after Anant and Merchant, 29, kicked off their nuptial celebrations with a glamorous three-day pre-wedding bash in Gujarat in March.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 5 July 2024
Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2025
Two School Rock costars just celebrated their nuptials by getting the band back together.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Khloe Kardashian makes a case for an elevated braid as part of her look for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s baraat (or, a grand nuptial procession that is part of a traditional Indian wedding) thanks to celebrity hair stylist Chris Appleton.
—Kylee McGuigan, Vogue, 13 July 2024
The upcoming wedding comes after Anant and Merchant, 29, kicked off their nuptial celebrations with a glamorous three-day pre-wedding bash in Gujarat in March.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 5 July 2024
Noun
Britney’s attorney, Mathew Rosengart—who was responsible for terminating Britney’s conservatorship in November 2021—also attended the nuptials.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2025
Two School Rock costars just celebrated their nuptials by getting the band back together.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuptial
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Problem is, Downhill largely echoes Östlund’s superior version, and there’s only so much Ferrell can do to add new twists to that resonant tale of marital discord and imperiled masculinity. 21.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2025
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In some cases, unresolved disagreements in the delivery room have led to deeper marital conflicts.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Rashod’s arrangements have been used at weddings, five-star hotels and at major events at the Field Museum.—
Martha Shade,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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While shopping for the perfect wedding gift for her daughter and fiancé at the time, a woman went into numerous luxury stores in Atlanta, Georgia, last year.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Cruise’s three high-profile marriages — to Mimi Rogers, Nicole Kidman, and Katie Holmes — all ended in divorce.—
Skyler Trepel,
EW.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Other Republican lawmakers said their opposition to the marriages was a moral issue.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Nuptial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuptial. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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