as in boyfriend
the person to whom one is engaged to be married
he gazed lovingly at his betrothed throughout the dinner
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Recent Examples of betrothed
Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 4 Nov. 2021
Pay close attention to the betrothed couple's preferred dress code.
—Karen I. Chen, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2021
Keyaira Boone, Essence, 2 Aug. 2024
The first Olympic Games, the story goes, were inspired by a chariot race between a hero named Pelops and the father of his betrothed, a king named Oenomaus.
—Erik Ofgang, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is hosting a Colonial wedding dance, such as Webster himself would have taken part in with his betrothed Rebecca Greenleaf, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. Colonial costumes encouraged but not required.
—Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 4 Nov. 2021
Pay close attention to the betrothed couple's preferred dress code.
—Karen I. Chen, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2021
Noun
Set up guardrails that keep every conversation with your betrothed from barreling towards wedding central.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 2 Aug. 2024
The first Olympic Games, the story goes, were inspired by a chariot race between a hero named Pelops and the father of his betrothed, a king named Oenomaus.
—Erik Ofgang, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betrothed
Adjective
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Both professors caution that adverse weather could reduce voter turnout, especially among less politically engaged voters who may skip voting due to rain or snow.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In turn, this leads to greater success, stronger relationships and a more loyal, engaged workforce.Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Mahomes and Kelce, the star tight end and boyfriend of Taylor Swift, were both break-in victims at their homes in the Kansas City area.David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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My uncle was supportive to me then, and my boyfriend was cordial to him as a kindness to me.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Initially proposed in April 2021, the CSRD increases existing reporting requirements for businesses operating in the EU.Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Shelley said that the significance of the change proposed by Proposition 5 shouldn’t be understated.Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The company remains committed to navigating these challenges by leveraging its AI capabilities and strategic partnerships to drive growth and improve financial performance.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Moreover, McClendon remains committed to the cause of advancing the rights of Black women.Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Most wine lovers know that the word Sauvignon comes from the French word sauvage and the word blanc simply means white, but most people don’t know the reason is because when untrained vines of the variety have a distinctly unkempt appearance.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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The opera follows the doomed lovers and their coterie of artist friends chasing happiness against impossible odds.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Just days before Swift supported Kelce and the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, the tight end made the trip to Indianapolis to catch the second night of his girlfriend's Eras Tour shows at Lucas Oil Stadium.Natasha Dye, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kelce had a regular season career-high 14 receptions for 100 yards on the night with his global megastar girlfriend Taylor Swift in attendance cheering him on.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
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In the bit, host Jimmy Fallon regretfully informed the audience that the singer would no longer be appearing as promised.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement Harris has promised to expand the $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket spending and the $35 monthly cap on insulin copays to cover everyone, not just seniors.Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
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The two ladies then discussed the possibility of Gaga getting married in a courthouse or having an elaborate wedding.Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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The pair were teenage sweethearts and were married for over 50 years.NBC News, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Betrothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrothed. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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