as in boyfriend
the person to whom one is engaged to be married
he gazed lovingly at his betrothed throughout the dinner
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Recent Examples of betrothed
Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 4 Nov. 2021
Pay close attention to the betrothed couple's preferred dress code.
—Karen I. Chen, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2021
Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
An engagement ring is purchased, often at a hefty price, and the ring is given to the betrothed in some form of grandiose memorable ceremonial fashion.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is hosting a Colonial wedding dance, such as Webster himself would have taken part in with his betrothed Rebecca Greenleaf, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. Colonial costumes encouraged but not required.
—Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 4 Nov. 2021
Pay close attention to the betrothed couple's preferred dress code.
—Karen I. Chen, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2021
Noun
Isildur and Estrid enjoy a meaningful moment by the fountain (though Isildur does acknowledge the existence of her betrothed).
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
An engagement ring is purchased, often at a hefty price, and the ring is given to the betrothed in some form of grandiose memorable ceremonial fashion.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betrothed
Adjective
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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
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Foote eventually got engaged to her now-husband, Kristofer Verduzco.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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
Verb
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Based on these findings, archaeologists have proposed a new theory about Stonehenge’s purpose.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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India proposed in July to abolish its 2 percent equalization levy.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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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
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FOXNews.com,
15 May 2025
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Our school remains committed to being a safe, supportive, and welcoming space for every child.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Noun
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About 75 members of the group will perform in the coming week at three churches in Broward County before taking a summer break and then inviting fellow music lovers to audition in August.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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In just a few days, Morgan Wallen's inaugural Sand in My Boots festival will be underway on the beaches of the Gulf Shores, Alabama, bringing country music lovers together for fun in the sun.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Bursey, 33, of Gary, was in the vehicle with his girlfriend, plus five children.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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The cocky Ukrainian is constantly boasting of his conquests with women, which intrigues Enzo, who has a girlfriend of his own.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
14 May 2025
Verb
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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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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
Verb
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Though Hargitay and Meloni are both married, the friends seem to get a kick out of riling up their fanbase, many of whom ship their Law & Order characters, Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler, or even the actors themselves.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
13 Apr. 2025
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Got married right at the beginning of the year.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Betrothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrothed. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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