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
The two-term attorney general was acquitted on corruption charges in a 2023 impeachment trial, where allegations of extramarital affairs surfaced.
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Thomas Beaumont, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The two-term attorney general was acquitted in a 2023 impeachment trial when allegations of extramarital affairs surfaced.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Prosecutors allege that embattled Johnson County Sheriff Adam King had an extramarital affair in the ‘90s that resulted in the birth of a son, according to court documents obtained by WFAA-TV.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
The movie reveals how Lisa became involved in an extramarital relationship 15 years into their union — and how their faith ultimately restored their relationship.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
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Thomas Beaumont, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The two-term attorney general was acquitted in a 2023 impeachment trial when allegations of extramarital affairs surfaced.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Prosecutors allege that embattled Johnson County Sheriff Adam King had an extramarital affair in the ‘90s that resulted in the birth of a son, according to court documents obtained by WFAA-TV.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
The movie reveals how Lisa became involved in an extramarital relationship 15 years into their union — and how their faith ultimately restored their relationship.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extramarital
Adjective
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Fiction is inherently adulterous.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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But the gamesmanship, foreshadowing the adulterous antics of Harold Pinter’s plays, escalates perilously.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Students who work part-time to earn extra income may struggle to keep up in class, and often sacrifice important opportunities for extracurricular learning along the way.—
Albert D. Mosley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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The recipients were selected for their outstanding academic achievements and involvement in other extracurricular activities, according to Lomnicky.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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“Extramarital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extramarital. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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