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adjective

ˈnəp-shəl How to pronounce nuptial (audio)
Definition of nuptialnext
as in marital
of or relating to marriage newlyweds still in a state of nuptial bliss

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noun

as in wedding
usually nuptials plural a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony their nuptials will take place at the university chapel

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Adjective
Famous guests who will reportedly attend the post-nuptial party include Elton John, Charli XCX, Mark Ronson, and Donatella Versace. — Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026 Glittering nuptial celebrations are growing domestically, those in the industry say. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
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After Swift and Kelce tied the knot July 3, Gracie Hunt shared a statement with PEOPLE about the nuptials. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026 Following their 1967 nuptials, Elvis and Priscilla spent their honeymoon in Palm Springs at William Krisel’s House of Tomorrow, a 4,695-square-foot modernist abode sectioned off into four circular spaces under a long, sloped roof. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuptial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuptial
  1. marital
  2. wedding
Adjective
  • World-renowned for his work on marital stability and divorce prediction, John Gottman has conducted 50 years of breakthrough research with thousands of couples.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Opponent Christie Lou Mitchell, who has a board certification in marital and family law, had 35%.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of marital
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  • The project received a major contribution in 2026 when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a $2 million gift as one of several donations made ahead of their wedding.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The crew also improvised wedding attire and accessories using items from the plane.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of wedding

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“Nuptial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuptial. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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