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as in boyfriend
a male romantic companion
her new beau brought flowers when he picked her up for their first date
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as in dude
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance
in his youth he had been a flashy beau and now has a clothing line
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Recent Examples of beau
Hudson accompanied her beau to the interview, wearing a matching sweatshirt with Belichick.
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Monica also was seen watching Brown’s headlining performance from the side of the stage next to Breezy’s manager and her beau, Anthony Wilson.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Plan a romantic staycation, and try not to be overly fearful that this new beau may move on soon.
—Essence Lifestyle, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
Jealous of Kate’s new beau, Bill (Glenn Ford), Pat steals him away, marrying him.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Monica also was seen watching Brown’s headlining performance from the side of the stage next to Breezy’s manager and her beau, Anthony Wilson.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Plan a romantic staycation, and try not to be overly fearful that this new beau may move on soon.
—Essence Lifestyle, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
Jealous of Kate’s new beau, Bill (Glenn Ford), Pat steals him away, marrying him.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beau
Noun
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Karen Read’s second murder trial entered its fifth week of witness testimony as prosecutors continue to build their case against the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Greater Salt Lake police officers responded to a call from a Millcreek home that a man and his six family members had been held against their will by their pregnant daughter's boyfriend, Garcia.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Jesus was single, never married; Disciples were all dudes ….—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Those are three really, really talented, strong, athletic dudes playing outside hitter for these teams.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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“Beau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beau. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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