as in beau
a male romantic companion
her boyfriend always brings her flowers for Valentine's Day
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Recent Examples of boyfriend
At trial for the woman charged with first-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend’s toddler, Taylor obtained an acquittal.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2025
Prosecutors said the brothers wanted to eliminate B.J. as a witness against Russell, who was about to be tried for killing Clarke’s boyfriend, a rival Bridgeport drug dealer Rudolf Snead.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
Even Fitzgerald’s longtime boyfriend, Chef Tyler Anderson, is in on the helping.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
In the series, streaming July 10 on Netflix, Stalter plays Jessica, a 30-something who moves to London fresh off a life-altering breakup when her longtime boyfriend, Zev (Michael Zegen), leaves her for an influencer (Emily Ratajkowski).
—Lindy Segal, Glamour, 7 July 2025
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2025
Prosecutors said the brothers wanted to eliminate B.J. as a witness against Russell, who was about to be tried for killing Clarke’s boyfriend, a rival Bridgeport drug dealer Rudolf Snead.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
Even Fitzgerald’s longtime boyfriend, Chef Tyler Anderson, is in on the helping.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
In the series, streaming July 10 on Netflix, Stalter plays Jessica, a 30-something who moves to London fresh off a life-altering breakup when her longtime boyfriend, Zev (Michael Zegen), leaves her for an influencer (Emily Ratajkowski).
—Lindy Segal, Glamour, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boyfriend
Noun
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As for Rihanna, the Grammy winner and current beau A$AP Rocky have two sons, RZA and Riot, and are expecting their third.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
23 July 2025
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Sarah, Duchess of York, who had separated from Prince Andrew, was soaking up the sun in St. Tropez with her beau, financier John Bryan.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Whitney Slough said her husband Brent Slough was snorkeling with family on Monday, July 7, when he was hit by a passing boat, according to CBS affiliate KTVT.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Together with her husband, Naples native and former Apple executive Stefano Liotta, West opened the doors to a boutique hotel, Casina Cinquepozzi, in Puglia this spring.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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“Boyfriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boyfriend. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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