as in adulterous
relating to or being a sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse
she had several extramarital affairs with coworkers
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Recent Examples of extramarital
Columnist Phil Boas writes about the now-former tech CEO whose extramarital affair with his HR director was unwittingly exposed on a Coldplay kiss cam.
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Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
Showcasing his extramarital affair while holding a leadership position raised several eyebrows amongst Safari Club members, and ultimately led to his ousting from the organization.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 23 July 2025
The incident—viewed as a scandal that may have revealed an extramarital affair—quickly went viral on social media, sparking plenty of memes and parodies, as well as discussions about privacy.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
During his Senate impeachment trial, in which he was also accused of an extramarital affair tied to a real estate developer, his wife was present but barred from voting.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
Showcasing his extramarital affair while holding a leadership position raised several eyebrows amongst Safari Club members, and ultimately led to his ousting from the organization.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 23 July 2025
The incident—viewed as a scandal that may have revealed an extramarital affair—quickly went viral on social media, sparking plenty of memes and parodies, as well as discussions about privacy.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
During his Senate impeachment trial, in which he was also accused of an extramarital affair tied to a real estate developer, his wife was present but barred from voting.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extramarital
Adjective
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The supernatural thriller sees a woman return from death as a vindictive spirit to torment her adulterous husband.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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But with a twist so big — Sarah being the killer of her adulterous husband Adam’s mistress, Kelly Summers, and the one who set him up for the murder while simultaneously defending him tooth and nail in court — where was Rose to go after that?—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Admissions officers assess your extracurricular record with an eye to initiative and authenticity.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Vazquez said she was impressed by how detailed the handbook is, promising a safe educational environment and opportunities for athletics and extracurricular activities.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Extramarital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extramarital. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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