polyamorous
adjective
poly·am·o·rous
ˌpä-lē-ˈa-mə-rəs 
-ˈam-rəs
: involving, having, or characterized by more than one open romantic relationship at a time : marked by polyamory
… Wonder Woman was created by a man who not only believed in the superiority of the fairer sex but also carried on a polyamorous relationship with two feminists who lived with him in one house, along with their children.—
Melissa Maerz
Melissa MaerzThey are a "polyamorous" family – one whose members are openly committed to several loves at the same time.—Annalee Newitz
Annalee Newitz… many polyamorous relationships are exclusive families whose composition may not change for decades, if ever.—Elizabeth Larsen
Elizabeth LarsenExamples of polyamorous in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Gwyneth Paltrow is sharing her thoughts on polyamorous relationships.
—Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Listen to podcasts, read books, give polyamorous creators a follow on social media.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
When Robyn entered the polyamorous bunch almost 10 years ago, she was met with skepticism by Meri, Janelle and Christine, who had already spent time building a family with Kody.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2023
These emotions are especially salient within polyamorous relationships, where the excitement of a new relationship can arise alongside the comfort of preexisting relationships.
—Georgi Gardiner, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2024
And unlike other polyamorous relationships, their partners don’t interact.
—Gina Cherelus, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
Don't blame Rafe Lee Judkins and Amazon for sexing the show up, blame Robert Jordan for creating a world where like a third of the characters are polyamorous magicians.
—Andrew Cunningham & Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica, 1 Sep. 2023
The crypto world’s eyes in the coming month are likely to be trained on the New York courtroom, and lurid accounts of polyamorous relationships, political donations, and celebrity endorsements.
—WIRED, 29 Sep. 2023
After a few drinks, Che describes having briefly been in a polyamorous relationship with their ex-husband Lyle—a Malibu mixologist who is also attending this makeshift housewarming, for some reason—and a girlfriend.
—Louis Staples, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 July 2023
Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Listen to podcasts, read books, give polyamorous creators a follow on social media.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
When Robyn entered the polyamorous bunch almost 10 years ago, she was met with skepticism by Meri, Janelle and Christine, who had already spent time building a family with Kody.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2023
These emotions are especially salient within polyamorous relationships, where the excitement of a new relationship can arise alongside the comfort of preexisting relationships.
—Georgi Gardiner, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2024
And unlike other polyamorous relationships, their partners don’t interact.
—Gina Cherelus, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
Don't blame Rafe Lee Judkins and Amazon for sexing the show up, blame Robert Jordan for creating a world where like a third of the characters are polyamorous magicians.
—Andrew Cunningham & Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica, 1 Sep. 2023
The crypto world’s eyes in the coming month are likely to be trained on the New York courtroom, and lurid accounts of polyamorous relationships, political donations, and celebrity endorsements.
—WIRED, 29 Sep. 2023
After a few drinks, Che describes having briefly been in a polyamorous relationship with their ex-husband Lyle—a Malibu mixologist who is also attending this makeshift housewarming, for some reason—and a girlfriend.
—Louis Staples, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 July 2023
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“Polyamorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyamorous. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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