ESPOUSALS Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

espousals

noun

plural of espousal

as in marriages

a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony the expected espousal of the Hollywood actor and the singing superstar should attract the elite of show business

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as in engagements

the act or state of being engaged to be married considering how long her previous marriage lasted, she'd be wise to have an extended espousal

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disengagements

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Noun

At larger weddings, an extended cocktail party also allows the couple more time to greet family and friends before the ceremony.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Read on for the most jaw-dropping celebrity weddings in recent memory, from the spectacular to the secretive.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of weddings

Noun

When William began dating Kate Middleton, now known as Princess Kate, their duo became a trio, with Harry accompanying the lovebirds to official engagements and glitzy ceremonies as the flame-haired third wheel.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
He is also expected to undertake engagements with patronages like WellChild and Scotty’s Little Soldiers.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of engagements

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