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as in boyfriend
a male romantic companion
her new beau brought flowers when he picked her up for their first date
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as in dude
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance
in his youth he had been a flashy beau and now has a clothing line
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Menu highlights include beau soleil oyster, lobster ravioli, bacalaítos and caviar, blackened scallops and Wagyu New York strip, with dessert choices including reverse Baked Florida flambéed tableside, blood orange panna cotta and strawberries & chocolate mille-feuille.
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Reality star couples were in attendance as well, including Serena Page and beau Kordell Beckham, as well as JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez, of Love Island fame.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 2 Feb. 2025
This marks just a week before the Super Bowl, where Swift’s beau Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs will compete agains the Philadelphia Eagles for yet another championship title.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025
While attending the 38th annual Footwear News Achievement Awards in New York, Ri supported beau A$AP Rocky while serving ‘90s hair looks.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Reality star couples were in attendance as well, including Serena Page and beau Kordell Beckham, as well as JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez, of Love Island fame.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 2 Feb. 2025
This marks just a week before the Super Bowl, where Swift’s beau Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs will compete agains the Philadelphia Eagles for yet another championship title.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025
While attending the 38th annual Footwear News Achievement Awards in New York, Ri supported beau A$AP Rocky while serving ‘90s hair looks.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Beau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beau. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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