as in girlfriend
the person to whom one is engaged to be married
his fiancée is insisting on an elaborate wedding
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Recent Examples of fiancée
The monitor is investigating claims that Fain stripped Boyer of his responsibilities leading the union's Stellantis Department after Boyer refused to comply with a scheme that would benefit the family of Fain's fiancee.
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Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 22 July 2025
Chiefs offensive lineman Mike Caliendo married his fiancee Olivia Storm over the weekend, and the ceremony was attended by a number of current and former teammates.
—Pete Grathoff
july 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
On June 8, Ernie Victor Solis, 40, of Napa was accused of killing his 33-year-old fiancee, Hailey Privett, according to a Facebook post by the district attorney’s office and the Press Democrat.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
The three men’s bodies were discovered two days later, after McGeeney’s fiancee broke into the home after becoming concerned about her fiance, and found a body in the back porch area.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
The Dallas Cowboys quarterback and his fiancee Sarah Jane Ramos welcomed their second daughter, born May 22.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 2 June 2025
The Dallas Cowboys franchise quarterback now has a fiancee and two daughters.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 13 June 2025
The victim, Ward's fiancee, alleged that Ward assaulted, strangled and threatened her, the sheriff's office said.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 12 June 2025
Adam Hadwin of Canada holds the trophy with fiancee Jessica Dawn Kippenberger after winning the Valspar Championship during the final round at Innisbrook Resort Copperhead Course on March 12, 2017 in Palm Harbor, Florida.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 22 July 2025
Chiefs offensive lineman Mike Caliendo married his fiancee Olivia Storm over the weekend, and the ceremony was attended by a number of current and former teammates.
—Pete Grathoff
july 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
On June 8, Ernie Victor Solis, 40, of Napa was accused of killing his 33-year-old fiancee, Hailey Privett, according to a Facebook post by the district attorney’s office and the Press Democrat.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
The three men’s bodies were discovered two days later, after McGeeney’s fiancee broke into the home after becoming concerned about her fiance, and found a body in the back porch area.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
The Dallas Cowboys quarterback and his fiancee Sarah Jane Ramos welcomed their second daughter, born May 22.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 2 June 2025
The Dallas Cowboys franchise quarterback now has a fiancee and two daughters.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 13 June 2025
The victim, Ward's fiancee, alleged that Ward assaulted, strangled and threatened her, the sheriff's office said.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 12 June 2025
Adam Hadwin of Canada holds the trophy with fiancee Jessica Dawn Kippenberger after winning the Valspar Championship during the final round at Innisbrook Resort Copperhead Course on March 12, 2017 in Palm Harbor, Florida.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiancée
Noun
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Unlike their relatively simple origin in the comic—a brilliant scientist, his best friend, his girlfriend and her kid brother go into space and are bombarded by cosmic rays—the creation of the Fantastic Four title is shrouded in mystery, controversy, and litigation.—
Oliver Staley,
Time,
25 July 2025
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The clip opens with Thompson sweetly picking out an outfit for his Grammy-winning girlfriend before cutting to the couple riding on a golf cart, the NBA star lighting up a cigar while driving Ms. Stallion around the putting green.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The Khy founder has been on a fashionable streak all summer long; she has been spotted spending time in Europe with friends, family and her boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet, over the last few weeks, and has worn several stylish outfits during her travels that later made it to her Instagram.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Lawson was tried alongside Rogers’ boyfriend, Brooks Houck.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Beach lovers should check out Britannia Beach and then continue to drive north towards Sea to Sky Gondola.—
Miriam Porter,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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On the hunt for the key to a country music lover’s heart?—
Ramal Nasim
July 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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“Fiancée.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fianc%C3%A9e. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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