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Recent Examples of monogamy
For generations, anthropologists have argued whether humans are evolved for monogamy or some other mating system, such as polygyny, polyandry or promiscuity.
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
This shows that there are many paths to a peaceful existence, and both monogamy and promiscuity can get you there.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The crisis of monogamy, the possibility of having more honest, effective relationships, but without judging anyone.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025
Kody Brown is adjusting to a life of monogamy.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
This shows that there are many paths to a peaceful existence, and both monogamy and promiscuity can get you there.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The crisis of monogamy, the possibility of having more honest, effective relationships, but without judging anyone.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025
Kody Brown is adjusting to a life of monogamy.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for monogamy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monogamy
Noun
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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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In the recent episode of iHeart’s Rogue Energy podcast, Christine and Janelle Brown discussed their lives after leaving polygamy.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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Within a span of 14 months, three of the Sister Wives patriarch's marriages imploded.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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But as one of their marriages falls apart, their friend group — and seasonal vacations — are upended by the news.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Seeking Brother Husband's Kenya gets real with a virtual stranger about her domestic arrangement in this Sunday's episode of the TLC polyandry series.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
Peoplemag,
21 Apr. 2023
Noun
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Advisers to the Trump transition team were already working on a proposal for splitting up the dual-hat structure in December, according to The Record.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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Other changes coming soon - stemming from proposals by the administration of President Donald Trump - could affect their coverage and its cost.—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The films will have limited theatrical engagements before receiving video-on-demand and physical media releases.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Rumors of a split began in 2019, with the pair denying such in April of that year, but later confirming their broken engagement.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Despite some lofty promises from Chrissy and people’s overall wariness of Mitch and his story, the opportunity to eliminate Sai was just too tempting.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Tehran has accused the U.S. of bad faith, citing broken promises under the original deal.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Here, a look back at more than 150 years of royal betrothals, and the stones used to mark them.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Here, a look back at more than 150 years of royal betrothals, and the stones used to mark them.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Monogamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monogamy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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