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
  • That figure would make the project one of the largest data center developments ever proposed.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Department of Transportation proposed new regulations that allow airlines to highlight fares without components such as taxes.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Still, the defense attorney immediately promised an appeal based on unspecified concerns about the judge’s rulings during the trial.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Brentford will be hoping promising midfielder Antoni Milambo can contribute after his debut season was ruined by an ACL injury in October.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Last December, the Department of Defense unveiled a Drone Dominance Program, pledging $1 billion to a multi-year plan to boost domestic manufacturing.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Republican Steve Hilton pledged to slash gas prices and utility bills to help remedy his dystopian view of California under Democratic rule.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 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
  • But in Saturday’s game, the cornerback’s tendency to commit errors popped up, as he was flagged for two penalties in coverage.
    Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The complaint argues that Gomez, Teefey and Pierson allegedly committed securities fraud, common-law fraud and breach of contract; the suit seeks rescission of the investment contract and damages.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Morgan, who works as a content creator focused on hosting, began ideating this exact wedding weekend before they were even engaged.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • When employees are engaged and motivated, the outcome follows, creating a win-win.
    Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Affiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiance. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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