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Examples of nuptial in a Sentence
Shelby Wax, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2024
Knoblauch attributes the region’s nuptial popularity to the delicious essence of the Finger Lakes—primarily its food and wine, showcased by rich farmers markets and growing cideries and creameries.
—Kelsy Chauvin, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Nov. 2023
Originally worn as a sign of modesty and a symbol of good luck, the wedding day adornment is now seen by many brides as a means of adding an ethereal note to their nuptial ensemble.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2023
Many couples are absolutely ecstatic to forgo the traditional nuptial route, with all its stressful planning, and excite friends and family with an invite to an off-the-cuff celebration.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2023
There is apparently a special that will air after the season 13 finale where fans can watch the full nuptial celebrations, per US Weekly.
—Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 6 Feb. 2023
Male nuptial gift-giving spiders will display a different death feigning behavior called thanatosis.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Oct. 2023
This style is perfect for fall and winter weddings and adds a sophisticated touch to any nuptial guest's outfit.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 July 2023
Last year, researchers confirmed that females with the glucose aversion mutation actively avoided male nuptial gifts.
—Popsci Staff, Popular Science, 5 July 2023
Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
The couple made a public appearance together a year later at the CAA pre-Oscar party in Los Angeles, about a month before their New Orleans nuptials.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard The couple kept things lowkey for their 2016 nuptials by choosing to wed in a small Beverly Hills courthouse.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
Cyrus and Purcell's nuptials come four months after the couple announced their engagement.
—USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
The itinerary for the destination nuptials between Emily and a wealthy Italian businessman is set to include murder and betrayal.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024
However, Emma fell and broke her hip just before the nuptials were set to take place.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
As if shelling out time and money to celebrate your friend’s impending nuptials isn’t enough, the potential to be forced into wearing a peach taffeta ballgown or a too-clingy slip dress can feel like grounds for a friendship-ending breakdown.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
Buddy-Buddy Honeymoon: Some newlyweds are seeking some rest and relaxation after their nuptials — with 25 of their nearest and dearest.
—Robbie Spencer, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Adjective
borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French nuptial, nupcial, borrowed from Latin nuptiālis "of a marriage or wedding," from nuptiae "marriage, wedding" (from nupta "married woman, bride," noun derivative from feminine of nuptus —past participle of nūbere "[of a woman] to get married"— + -iae, plural of -ia, denominal suffix of appurtenance) + -ālis -al entry 1 — more at nubile
Noun
derivative of nuptial entry 1
Adjective
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
circa 1555, in the meaning defined above
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“Nuptial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuptial. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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