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
  • They were focused and engaged, pushing all-in on forechecks and backchecks right from the opening puck drop.
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 May 2025
  • Foote eventually got engaged to her now-husband, Kristofer Verduzco.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • So far, the company has proposed to build two restaurants in Wilson County, two in Davidson County and an onsite restaurant to be built with the corporate hub in Franklin.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Based on these findings, archaeologists have proposed a new theory about Stonehenge’s purpose.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Steelcase is also a committed brand to reducing economic impact, so purchasing its Series 1 chair is also an environmentally responsible decision.
    Jené Luciani Sena may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
  • Our school remains committed to being a safe, supportive, and welcoming space for every child.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • El Moussa's then-fiancée (now wife), Selling Sunset realtor Heather Rae Young, has a surprising connection to Hall, and the betrothed pair have even met him several times.
    Diane J. Cho, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
  • After being crowned King on last week's episode, Wednesday's Comedy Roast Night saw the betrothed pink dinosaur get the boot.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 17 Nov. 2022
Verb
  • The hosts talk about the sheer number of athletes who have claimed after the fact that they were not given the NIL money promised to them.
    Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2024
  • They players claim that Hamilton promised them NIL money–at least $250,000 each–paid by business associates.
    Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Affianced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affianced. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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