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
  • Employees stay engaged longer, teams navigate setbacks smoothly and leaders make stronger decisions under pressure.
    Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The couple became engaged in August.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Denise Dupre’s love affair with France started when her husband, former Bain Capital managing director Mark Nunnelly, proposed in the Burgundy region in 1989.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Aldi has proposed a new 20,664-square-foot grocery store in Franklin.
    Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Over its long development period, Depraved suffered a drastic budget reduction, but Fessenden’s threadbare resources are mostly outshone by committed performances from David Call as Henry, our narcissistic creator,and Adam (Alex Breaux).
    Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Ivins emphasized the same for those like Smith, Williams and Toney, and expects to see more similarly committed youth flourish at the position throughout the remainder of the season.
    Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • The day after Anne’s execution, Henry VIII became betrothed to his mistress, Jane Seymour.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The money was not invested as promised and was instead used to make interest payments to previous investors, pay business expenses and on the defendants, the indictment alleges.
    City News Service, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The university that once promised to buoy scientific aspirations now feels like a deadweight.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Leaders with the Charlotte Area Transit System pledged to crack down on fare evasion by hiring more security staff and increasing their presence on public transit.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Takaichi has raised concerns about the deal and has pledged to push for renegotiation if the agreement is seen as unfair to Japan.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Affianced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affianced. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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