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as in engagement
the act or state of being engaged to be married
considering how long her previous marriage lasted, she'd be wise to have an extended espousal
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Recent Examples of espousal
Scorsese’s public espousal of this technology marks the latest shift in attitude about AI from powerful Hollywood creatives.
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Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
The Trump administration is also unwinding another key tool of American soft power: the country’s espousal of liberal democratic values.
—Robert O. Keohane, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2025
Supporting Yoon’s impeachment, Lee has also condemned Yoon’s unconstitutional abuse of martial law and espousal of election fraud conspiracy theory.
—Jong Eun Lee, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
The actually existing transatlantic relationship has long been based on a common espousal of liberal democracy, built on the legacy of defeating fascism in World War II.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2025
The tradition is an espousal of values, holding space for connection and unhurried conversation.
—Olivia Schellenberg, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024
The 24-year-old is part of a community of women who have gained popularity — and notoriety — online for their espousal of what can feel like antiquated dating guidance.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2024
He has been both praised and widely criticized for his espousal of the necessity of traditional gender roles.
—David Marchese David Marchese Photograph By Mamadi Doumbouya, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2023
Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
The Trump administration is also unwinding another key tool of American soft power: the country’s espousal of liberal democratic values.
—Robert O. Keohane, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2025
Supporting Yoon’s impeachment, Lee has also condemned Yoon’s unconstitutional abuse of martial law and espousal of election fraud conspiracy theory.
—Jong Eun Lee, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
The actually existing transatlantic relationship has long been based on a common espousal of liberal democracy, built on the legacy of defeating fascism in World War II.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2025
The tradition is an espousal of values, holding space for connection and unhurried conversation.
—Olivia Schellenberg, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024
The 24-year-old is part of a community of women who have gained popularity — and notoriety — online for their espousal of what can feel like antiquated dating guidance.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2024
He has been both praised and widely criticized for his espousal of the necessity of traditional gender roles.
—David Marchese David Marchese Photograph By Mamadi Doumbouya, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for espousal
Noun
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President Trump has four other children from his previous marriages who were also present.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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From decades-long marriages to young love, see the significant others of these Sweet Magnolias stars.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Public engagement will continue to be central to the DDA effort.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Ernest granted her a provisional decree of divorce in October 1936, the same month Edward proposed with an unconventional engagement ring.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Noun
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If rumors are true, Seed is about to stage likely the most high-profile wedding of his career.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Altman and Amazon boss Jeff Bezos are reportedly friendly; the AI behemoth was among the high-profile guests at the latter’s Venice wedding to Lauren Sanchez last year.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Espousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/espousal. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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