affianced 1 of 2

as in engaged
pledged in marriage the affianced couple are much-sought-after guests for this year's holiday parties

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affianced

2 of 2

verb

past tense of affiance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for affianced
Adjective
  • For the fathers who have flocked to his page, his messages about continuing to show up as an engaged parent have clearly struck a chord.
    Christian Dashiell Published, Parents, 18 June 2026
  • More importantly, the entire team became more engaged, decisive and effective.
    Kent Merrell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • However, nobody to date has proposed doing so by overturning gerontocracy.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
  • This was a decrease from the $1 billion previously proposed in the legislation.
    Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Adjective
  • The sheriff said the agency remains committed to transparency, professionalism and ethical standards.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • Aytaç Yilmaz, Ore Energy co-founder and CEO, said the project will begin with a committed first phase of 400 megawatt-hours (MWh), scheduled for delivery in 2028.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Like Eastern, the airline promised passengers that if a flight was full, the shuttle would roll out a second plane – even for just one passenger.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
  • Republicans promised to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • The first involves the two betrothed lovers who are to be wed that night, Charlie (Daniel Yearwood) and Jean (Kylie Victoria Edwards).
    Chris Willman, Variety, 27 May 2026
  • Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce brought a big week full circle by making their first public appearance as a betrothed couple at the place their love story began — GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Just why so many of the game’s manufacturers have all pledged to pink simultaneously is a little less obvious, explains New Balance head of product for soccer Rob Sheldon.
    Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
  • Farage has pledged to freeze non-essential immigration, slash taxes and cut down on government waste.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 22 June 2026
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“Affianced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affianced. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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