affiance

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Recent Examples of affiance The two got engaged in 2014 and have remained affianced since. Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023 Alexandra Crotin, a rep for Stone, later confirmed to USA TODAY the actress and writer are now affianced. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2019 Agreeing to be honored in a good friend’s wedding does not mean signing up to pay for expensive group vacations — no matter what the magazines and affianced tell you. Judith Martin, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2019 Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson became the subject of engagement rumors Monday afternoon with outlets reporting that they were recently affianced. Nardine Saad, latimes.com, 11 June 2018 The newly affianced, reluctant to trouble one another with family problems, may rent substitutes for parents who are divorced, incarcerated, or mentally ill. Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2018 If this woman decides to yell at you for becoming affianced, that’s a real opportunity for her fiancé to lovingly encourage her to amend her bad behavior. Mallory Ortberg, Slate Magazine, 12 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiance
Verb
  • Since first proposed in May, officials have worked through questions and concerns from the public and revised the new ordinances before their final approval.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors, but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday’s announcement.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The unit has an influx of talent in Proctor, Miami’s 2026 first-round pick, as well as promising pieces like Paul and Savaiianae, the latter of whom’s return to the right side could be a huge difference-maker.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Cassidy ultimately signed off on Kennedy after the nominee promised not to change the nation's childhood vaccine recommendations.
    CBS News, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Tech giant OpenAI is pledging $71 million to Georgia college students, in the form of $100 one-time credits students can use on one of their AI tech platforms.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • If elected, Stacy Lake has pledged to create a countywide public transit system separate from the KCATA, based on a rapid bus line linking far eastern Jackson County to the heart of Kansas City.
    Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • In 1891, Mary, then 24, was betrothed to her second cousin once removed, Prince Albert, eldest son of the then Prince of Wales (future King Edward VII).
    Natasha Leake, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
  • And Agnes is betrothed to the formidable Commander Weston, who runs the Eyes and has a secret history of domestic violence.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Engle was charged with wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and transactional money laundering, according to the statement.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Royals’ defense didn’t help him out much, committing two critical errors.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • While many brands, from Marc Jacobs to the WWE, are currently testing the microdrama waters to engage consumers in new ways, The Daily Show appears to be distinguishing itself by tapping into the format’s comedic possibilities.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
  • Air defenses may have to detect, track, prioritize, and engage dozens of incoming objects at once.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

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“Affiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiance. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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