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
Elizabeth is the budding mad doctor’s fiancee, who’s dismembered under the blades of a rogue lawnmower in the opening scene of the film.
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Katie Rife, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
The poster Chris Equale and his fiancee, Sarah Rasmussen, from Great Falls, Virginia, told that Fiona and her best friend Kili met while out on their daily walks, and immediately bonded.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
John Robinson, a diehard Bengals fan and member of the Bengals Bomb Squad tailgate in Lot 1, proposed to his now fiancee and Steelers fan, Jennifer Longo, ahead of the primetime game.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025
An additional selfie-style photo shows the couple flashing their new status as fiancees as Deahl shows off her engagement ring featuring a sizeable diamond.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
News of his pending fatherhood emerged after Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters that McCarthy had left practice early — to be with his fiancee in time for the birth.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
My son and his fiancee are getting married in a few months.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
McCarthy has discussed the challenges of being away from his family members and his fiancee, Katya Kuropas, as well as mainly being confined to a dorm room.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Travis Kelce is happy to have Taylor Swift as his fiancee.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
Katie Rife, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
The poster Chris Equale and his fiancee, Sarah Rasmussen, from Great Falls, Virginia, told that Fiona and her best friend Kili met while out on their daily walks, and immediately bonded.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
John Robinson, a diehard Bengals fan and member of the Bengals Bomb Squad tailgate in Lot 1, proposed to his now fiancee and Steelers fan, Jennifer Longo, ahead of the primetime game.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025
An additional selfie-style photo shows the couple flashing their new status as fiancees as Deahl shows off her engagement ring featuring a sizeable diamond.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
News of his pending fatherhood emerged after Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters that McCarthy had left practice early — to be with his fiancee in time for the birth.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
My son and his fiancee are getting married in a few months.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
McCarthy has discussed the challenges of being away from his family members and his fiancee, Katya Kuropas, as well as mainly being confined to a dorm room.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Travis Kelce is happy to have Taylor Swift as his fiancee.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiancée
Noun
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The poet Rodolfo becomes recovering drug addict Roger, an HIV-positive rock musician whose girlfriend has died.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Anthropologie The Bistro Tile Stoneware Mug With its monogram and chic Parisian design, this mug is an easy, personalized gift for everyone—bosses, girlfriends, and moms alike.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Gwyneth Paltrow whipped up her famous boyfriend-breakfast in a silky navy set, Kate Hudson sat for hair and makeup in a knitted turtleneck combo, and Demi Moore hung out with family in a gingham two-piece.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Investigators quickly learned that the girl had been staying with a friend at the residence where Gunter, her boyfriend at the time, visited her, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For the third year, restaurants in Hayward are enticing food lovers with the opportunity to save money while discovering new places and revisiting old favorites.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Leigh Lucas’ book of poetry reckons with the death of a lover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Fiancée.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fianc%C3%A9e. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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