as in marital
of or relating to marriage
newlyweds still in a state of nuptial bliss
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Recent Examples of nuptial
Judy Berman, TIME, 16 May 2024
Notable nuptial attendees included Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, Real Housewives of New York City’s Luann de Lesseps and legendary music producer Clive Davis.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Shelby Wax, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
The sixth season will revolve around the lead-up to Mel and Jack’s nuptials, according to Netflix’s Tudum.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
As fans have known since Bridgerton’s first season finale, Whistledown is none other than Penelope Featherington—the clever wallflower (played with verve and empathy by Nicola Coughlan) who has languished long enough without nuptial prospects to be considered an old maid.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 16 May 2024
Notable nuptial attendees included Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, Real Housewives of New York City’s Luann de Lesseps and legendary music producer Clive Davis.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Noun
The bride and groom arrived at the castle a week early to prepare the property for their nuptials.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
The sixth season will revolve around the lead-up to Mel and Jack’s nuptials, according to Netflix’s Tudum.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuptial
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Daniels and Chase brought more oomph to their characters’ romantic entanglement, which has left Lady Larken happily if inconveniently with child, a springboard for the whole screwy marital plot.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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But Alice overhears the marital spat, perceiving Nick’s remarks to mean that Max is a roadblock in his life.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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While the wedding was still on the table, delays kept getting in the way, including a second pregnancy, their son Ace, who was born in 2013.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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In accordance with Quaker tradition, Rachel says some introductory words at the wedding, then everyone sits in silence in the parlor until moved to speak.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Must all marriages, even ones that are unofficiated, last forever?Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
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So, divorces are occurring in this calendar year mostly of marriages that have been concluded 8 or 9 years prior.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Nuptial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuptial. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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