as in beau
a male romantic companion
her boyfriend always brings her flowers for Valentine's Day
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Often, that abuse was inflicted by a husband or boyfriend.
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Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Rylee Arnold's boyfriend just got the ultimate stamp of approval.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Trending on Billboard The discussion of the song came just days after reports emerged that Carpenter and boyfriend actor Barry Keoghan have split after about a year of dating.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
But Neely also struggled with mental illness after losing his mother, whose boyfriend was convicted of murdering her.
—Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Rylee Arnold's boyfriend just got the ultimate stamp of approval.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Trending on Billboard The discussion of the song came just days after reports emerged that Carpenter and boyfriend actor Barry Keoghan have split after about a year of dating.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
But Neely also struggled with mental illness after losing his mother, whose boyfriend was convicted of murdering her.
—Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Boyfriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boyfriend. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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