as in beau
a male romantic companion
her boyfriend always brings her flowers for Valentine's Day
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Recent Examples of boyfriend
Her death came just days after getting engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Joe McCann, while the pair was traveling to celebrate her 31st birthday.
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Sandra Birchmore was 23 and pregnant in 2021 when she was allegedly murdered by her married cop boyfriend, Matthew Farwell.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
And Benjamin Cole is a likable milquetoast as Sarah’s original boyfriend, Chris.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Nedra went on to marry boyfriend Scott Ross and changed her name to Nedra Talley Ross.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Sandra Birchmore was 23 and pregnant in 2021 when she was allegedly murdered by her married cop boyfriend, Matthew Farwell.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
And Benjamin Cole is a likable milquetoast as Sarah’s original boyfriend, Chris.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Nedra went on to marry boyfriend Scott Ross and changed her name to Nedra Talley Ross.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boyfriend
Noun
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But to our wonderful surprise, O’Hara is equally adept at slapstick hijinks, as the lustful ladies get sufficiently sozzled awaiting their mysterious beau.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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While on a stroll around New York City with her new beau, singer Role Model, Dakota Johnson staved off the spring chill with a red barn jacket.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Highlanders all-underclass boys team lost four tiebreakers in a heartbreaking 4-3 semifinal loss against Alonso Mourning of Miami.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Mary Brown retired after coaching boys and girls volleyball in the district for 19 years, including the past eight years with the Knights’ boys team.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Also set to attend are Sombr, Tate McCrae, Tessa Thompson, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, while speculation continues around the stars in Beyoncé's orbit, including husband Jay-Z, sister Solange and mom Tina Knowles.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Fisher was the company’s fashion merchandiser for nearly four decades, while her husband focused on the business side.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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“Boyfriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boyfriend. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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