fiancée

noun

ˌfē-ˌän-ˈsā How to pronounce fiancée (audio)
Definition of fiancéenext
as in girlfriend
the person to whom one is engaged to be married his fiancée is insisting on an elaborate wedding

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Recent Examples of fiancée The remains were identified as those of the Ohio architect, his fiancee, her sister and a female cousin. — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 Sakowich ended up getting in for free because his fiancee knew a trustee with an extra seat in his suite. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 20 July 2026 At issue are claims that UAW President Shawn Fain sought favors for his fiancee. — Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 12 July 2026 Smith-Schuster and his fiancee, fitness coach Laura Kruk, just attended Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday. — Lisa Gutierrez july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fiancée
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiancée
  1. girlfriend
  2. boyfriend
  3. lover
Noun
  • Recently, a New Bedford police officer was accused of misusing Flock camera data to keep tabs on her ex-girlfriend.
    — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Off the red carpet, Elordi has been enjoying his time in London with rumored girlfriend Kendall Jenner.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of girlfriend
Noun
  • The boyfriend of an 18-year-old college soccer player in Washington County, Pennsylvania, is accused of fatally stabbing her, putting her body in the hatch of her vehicle and recruiting his mother for help disposing of the body, authorities said.
    — Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The account from the younger brother of Panettiere’s boyfriend and longtime abuser confirms that Panettiere was potentially the victim of a drug overdose.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of boyfriend
Noun
  • Art lovers and newer aficionados will appreciate learning more about the artists, the art, and how they were created.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Coffee lovers who appreciate a deep and strong cup of Joe may especially enjoy brewing coffee with a percolator.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of lover

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“Fiancée.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fianc%C3%A9e. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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