as in extracurricular
relating to or being a sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse
adulterine fiction often portrays the illicit lovers sympathetically
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Adjective
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That includes academics, athletics, events, extracurricular activities and financial aid.—
Marie-Amelie George,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026 -
Komolafe has also done her share of extracurricular activities, leading the Key Club and Diversity Club at Oak Forest High School, and helping to organize a Nigerian and African American culture event.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Fiction is inherently adulterous.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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But the gamesmanship, foreshadowing the adulterous antics of Harold Pinter’s plays, escalates perilously.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When sports journalist Dianna Russini and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel had what appeared to be an extramarital affair exposed by the New York Post, Russini was forced out of her job and perhaps her career, while repercussions for Vrabel have been all but nonexistent.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Although Barbara was aware of Eli’s extramarital affairs, divorce was out of the question.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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“Adulterine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulterine. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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