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
Most industry experts who cover the Academy Awards have not commented on Jenner’s impact on her boyfriend’s Oscars flame-out.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
There may be fewer scenes in the Causeway oeuvre more chilling than a wordless opening when Kori (Emily Browning) gives a contemptuous once-over to the pile of greasy food in front of her at a pub while her boyfriend Nick (Jai Courtney) is fetching some pints.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Climby tells Jane to cook Mom and her boyfriend in the sauna.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Kylie Jenner, who opted out of walking the Oscars' red carpet with boyfriend and nominee Timothée Chalamet, cuddled up to the actor while walking the VF silver carpet.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
There may be fewer scenes in the Causeway oeuvre more chilling than a wordless opening when Kori (Emily Browning) gives a contemptuous once-over to the pile of greasy food in front of her at a pub while her boyfriend Nick (Jai Courtney) is fetching some pints.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Climby tells Jane to cook Mom and her boyfriend in the sauna.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Kylie Jenner, who opted out of walking the Oscars' red carpet with boyfriend and nominee Timothée Chalamet, cuddled up to the actor while walking the VF silver carpet.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boyfriend
Noun
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The frontrunners are Vanity Fair cover star Kylie Jenner and her nominated beau Timothée Chalamet, who has been the butt of the joke all night for his opera and ballet comments.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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When the host called out DiCaprio as the King of Memes and took the opportunity to make a new one, viewers could spot Ceretti sitting beside the 51-year-old and laughing at her beau's predicament.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After all, many people engage in self-pleasure; many women get their periods; many boys have ejaculated in their sleep.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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In 17 of 21 varsity seasons, Oswego East has finished with winning records in boys basketball.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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David’s mother buried her head into her husband’s shoulders, trying to muffle her cries.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Wood took her own life after struggling with grief and the emotional trauma of witnessing her husband’s murder, her daughter explained to the judge.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Boyfriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boyfriend. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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