as in marital
of or relating to marriage
newlyweds still in a state of nuptial bliss
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Recent Examples of nuptial
Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Yancy is a close cousin of Trent Walker, the L.A. hipster Vaughn played in Swingers; Beanie Campbell, the ear-muffing father in Old School; and Jeremy Grey, the guy who snuck into various nuptial events in Wedding Crashers.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2024
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 May 2025
What was your goal with these nuptials and fitting them into this finale?
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 21 May 2025
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Adjective
The old tradition that the bride’s parents should cover the bill is no longer nuptial canon.
—Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Yancy is a close cousin of Trent Walker, the L.A. hipster Vaughn played in Swingers; Beanie Campbell, the ear-muffing father in Old School; and Jeremy Grey, the guy who snuck into various nuptial events in Wedding Crashers.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2024
Noun
The nuptials come a year and a half after the couple announced their engagement on social media.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 May 2025
What was your goal with these nuptials and fitting them into this finale?
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuptial
Adjective
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Didion wrote these notes to her spouse apparently so he could be kept informed of what are generally considered private conversations between patient and doctor, and their very existence demonstrates the intensity of the couple’s marital bond.—
Evelyn McDonnell
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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The trust indicates that upon Jimmy’s death, the bulk of his assets would go to the marital trust, which was to be administered by Jane and an independent co-trustee.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Premiere date: June 5, 2025 Where to stream Ginny & Georgia: Netflix Synopsis: The third season of Ginny & Georgia picks up after Georgia (Brianne Howey) is arrested for murder during her wedding at the end of Season 2.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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In photos of the nuptials, the bride can be seen wearing a white strapless wedding gown, accessorized with a long tulle veil and opera gloves.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Most marriages experience bumps in the road, but what happens when those bumps turn into forks?—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 June 2025
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The unusual timeline was the result of second marriages and late-in-life fatherhood for the former president and, later, one of his sons.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
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“Nuptial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuptial. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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