nuptials

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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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • This is somewhat the case in the U.S.; a 2023 study by the Pew Research Center showed that though husbands and wives earn roughly equally in a growing share of heterosexual marriages, women in these households still spend more time on child care and chores.
    Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
  • After his death, no proof of two of the marriages — or his son — could be found.
    Victoria Edel, People.com, 18 May 2025
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“Nuptials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuptials. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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