as in boyfriend
the person to whom one is engaged to be married
he gazed lovingly at his betrothed throughout the dinner
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Recent Examples of betrothed
Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 4 Nov. 2021
Pay close attention to the betrothed couple's preferred dress code.
—Karen I. Chen, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2021
Laura Bradley, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Isildur and Estrid enjoy a meaningful moment by the fountain (though Isildur does acknowledge the existence of her betrothed).
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is hosting a Colonial wedding dance, such as Webster himself would have taken part in with his betrothed Rebecca Greenleaf, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. Colonial costumes encouraged but not required.
—Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 4 Nov. 2021
Pay close attention to the betrothed couple's preferred dress code.
—Karen I. Chen, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2021
Noun
Parallel shenanigans and romances ensue: Stacy falls in love with Margaret’s betrothed, Prince Edward of Belgravia, and Margaret goes head-over-heels for Stacy’s best friend, Kevin.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Isildur and Estrid enjoy a meaningful moment by the fountain (though Isildur does acknowledge the existence of her betrothed).
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betrothed
Adjective
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Players like Jefferson, who do not have to show up for these voluntary sessions, are not only present but engaged.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Yes, rewarding users with tokens costs companies, but the trade-off is a loyal, engaged audience.—
Matvii Diadkov,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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And, as a mom herself, having married her high school boyfriend Chris Seel, Hailey's feelings are even more complicated.—
Ruth Chenetz,
CBS News,
31 May 2025
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The Khy founder recently had another style glow up — she's been spotted in several figure-hugging little black dresses on the red carpet lately while joining boyfriend Timothée Chalamet at events in support of his movie, A Complete Unknown.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Based on these findings, archaeologists have proposed a new theory about Stonehenge’s purpose.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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India proposed in July to abolish its 2 percent equalization levy.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Netanyahu has supported the mechanism but remains primarily committed to a hardline campaign to dismantle Hamas, regardless of the mounting humanitarian toll.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Staying committed, doing the work and maintaining that conviction is what ultimately separates successful entrepreneurs from the rest.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Hard and Semi-Soft Cheeses Good news for cheese lovers everywhere!—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The online marketplace is full of fellow antique lovers selling finds that date all the way back to the 1940s.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Your relationship with your girlfriend is changing, as is natural.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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Another wondered why the mom didn’t make her feelings known to her son and his girlfriend.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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They players claim that Hamilton promised them NIL money–at least $250,000 each–paid by business associates.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
31 Dec. 2024
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The hosts talk about the sheer number of athletes who have claimed after the fact that they were not given the NIL money promised to them.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Though Hargitay and Meloni are both married, the friends seem to get a kick out of riling up their fanbase, many of whom ship their Law & Order characters, Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler, or even the actors themselves.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
13 Apr. 2025
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Got married right at the beginning of the year.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Betrothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrothed. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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