BEAUS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

beaux

noun

variants or beaus

plural of beau

as in boyfriends

a male romantic companion her new beau brought flowers when he picked her up for their first date

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as in dudes

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 beaux So are their girlfriends and wives, who support their beaus in stadiums and at home. —

Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026 Despite some very not-so-subtle hints from yours truly, my past beaus have never gifted me a handbag on Valentine’s Day, either. —

Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026

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Noun

Some of the biggest Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders fans are their boyfriends and husbands.

— Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Husbands and boyfriends have been booking birthday celebrations and surprise date nights for their ladies.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026