polyamory
noun
poly·am·ory
ˌpä-lē-ˈa-mə-rē 
plural polyamories
: the state or practice of having more than one open romantic relationship at a time
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Set in a remote tropical resort, the couples met, mingled and dated others, many of whom were experienced in polyamory.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024
In the ensuing years, polyamory became normalized — well, somewhat.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 1 Feb. 2024
Each episode allows listeners to eavesdrop on real-life therapy sessions as couples and individuals work through issues ranging from workplace affairs to polyamory to the question of parenthood.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2024
Nearly once a year NPR produces a story about polyamory.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 1 Feb. 2024
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024
In the ensuing years, polyamory became normalized — well, somewhat.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 1 Feb. 2024
Each episode allows listeners to eavesdrop on real-life therapy sessions as couples and individuals work through issues ranging from workplace affairs to polyamory to the question of parenthood.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2024
Nearly once a year NPR produces a story about polyamory.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 1 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for polyamory
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“Polyamory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyamory. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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