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Recent Examples of monogamy
Although the United States remains the United Kingdom’s closest international partner, London has begun to question its geopolitical monogamy.
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Peter Martin, Foreign Affairs, 24 Apr. 2016
These agreements, which spell out what is (and isn’t) permitted within a couple’s version of monogamy, can actually help shape their definition of monogamy while also building trust and safety.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 19 May 2025
This type of monogamy is rare in amphibians and was only first discovered 15 years ago in another dart frog species.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 14 May 2025
But just as monogamy’s definition has changed and means different things to different people, the same is true for infidelity.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 19 May 2025
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Peter Martin, Foreign Affairs, 24 Apr. 2016
These agreements, which spell out what is (and isn’t) permitted within a couple’s version of monogamy, can actually help shape their definition of monogamy while also building trust and safety.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 19 May 2025
This type of monogamy is rare in amphibians and was only first discovered 15 years ago in another dart frog species.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 14 May 2025
But just as monogamy’s definition has changed and means different things to different people, the same is true for infidelity.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monogamy
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Idaho State Police issued an Amber Alert for two teens whose mother and authorities believe are headed out of state to meet a religious group known for practicing polygamy.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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His maternal grandmother raised him and his older brother, not entrusting them to one of his father’s three other wives (polygamy is common is South Sudanese culture).—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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For generations, anthropologists have argued whether humans are evolved for monogamy or some other mating system, such as polygyny, polyandry or promiscuity.—
Nathan H. Lents,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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For generations, anthropologists have argued whether humans are evolved for monogamy or some other mating system, such as polygyny, polyandry or promiscuity.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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In the wake of his death, here's a look back at Hulk Hogan's marriages to his three wives: Linda Hogan, Jennifer McDaniel and Sky Daily.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Ozzy Osbourne shared 3 children with first wife Thelma Riley The father of six children over two marriages, Osbourne has been vocal about how rigorous touring and alcohol use affected his family life.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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One particular enemy of Gauguin’s was Bishop Martin, a Catholic priest on Hiva Oa who did his best to stomp out local custom, forbidding tattooing, Polynesian dancing, and the customary practice of polyandry.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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For generations, anthropologists have argued whether humans are evolved for monogamy or some other mating system, such as polygyny, polyandry or promiscuity.—
Nathan H. Lents,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Dearborn Wants Wards is gathering signatures for a ballot proposal to establish council seats based on geography.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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Although a request for proposals for a new company to run the facility drew interest from at least two companies, neither ended up completing the process to submit a proposal and efforts to reach out to other companies have so far been unsuccessful, Hyde said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
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When financial well-being is naturally built into the employee journey, engagement grows without forcing it.—
Marthin De Beer,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In addition to his annual base salary and supplemental compensation, Smith is eligible to earn up to $45,000 annually through performance bonuses tied to booster engagement, athletic success and academic achievement.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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Bondi also seemed to backtrack from her past promises about the case.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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This casual outpost delivers exactly what its setting promises: pizza, salads, burgers and baskets of onion rings, chicken wings and fish and chips.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The social math was layered: Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King could be counted as the bride’s guests, but Winfrey, in particular, is a brilliant content creator and mogul and has every pertinent reason to show up to celebrate the betrothal of the owner of Amazon MGM.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Standing in the lovers’ way is Brandon’s lower rank, Mary’s betrothal to the French king, and the occasional assassination plot.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
18 June 2024
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“Monogamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monogamy. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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