as in fiancée
the person to whom one is engaged to be married
couldn't wait to show off her fiancé to all of her relatives
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Recent Examples of fiancé
Robert Steele, Marshall's fiance at the time of her death, told reporters after the hearing that sentencing Thompson to life in prison without parole is the right thing to do.
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CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Beverly was one of five 3-week-old puppies Ryan’s fiance, Kyle, found abandoned by the side of the road.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
Years ago, my fiance and I were planning our wedding when one of our parents passed away.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Shiffrin’s fiance, Norwegian Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, returned to racing on Thursday nearly two years after a horrifying downhill crash at Wengen, Switzerland, that left him with severe leg and shoulder injuries.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 30 Nov. 2025
However, one of the biggest questions heading into Thursday’s game was if pop superstar Taylor Swift would attend the game to watch her fiance, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Nov. 2025
The fiance of missing pregnant woman Rebecca Park has been taken into custody.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
If the wedding is called off, the foreign fiance or fiancee must return to their country of origin.
—Julia Meszaros, The Conversation, 21 Nov. 2025
On September 28, Indiana resident Lucien Bates went with his fiance and a friend to play games at a Round1 Bowling and Arcade location in North Riverside, IL, Bates told the Windy City Times on Monday.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 6 Nov. 2025
CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Beverly was one of five 3-week-old puppies Ryan’s fiance, Kyle, found abandoned by the side of the road.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
Years ago, my fiance and I were planning our wedding when one of our parents passed away.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Shiffrin’s fiance, Norwegian Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, returned to racing on Thursday nearly two years after a horrifying downhill crash at Wengen, Switzerland, that left him with severe leg and shoulder injuries.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 30 Nov. 2025
However, one of the biggest questions heading into Thursday’s game was if pop superstar Taylor Swift would attend the game to watch her fiance, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Nov. 2025
The fiance of missing pregnant woman Rebecca Park has been taken into custody.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
If the wedding is called off, the foreign fiance or fiancee must return to their country of origin.
—Julia Meszaros, The Conversation, 21 Nov. 2025
On September 28, Indiana resident Lucien Bates went with his fiance and a friend to play games at a Round1 Bowling and Arcade location in North Riverside, IL, Bates told the Windy City Times on Monday.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiancé
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This same self-centeredness compels his girlfriend (Olivia Thirlby) to move out of their modest apartment without warning.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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Cruz and Romeo stepped out with their respective girlfriends ahead of Paris Fashion Week, showcasing the closeness of their relationship.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
26 Jan. 2026
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The iconic Kansas City shopping district has had a string of businesses leave in the last few years, including the gift shop Hallmark Gold Crown, the Brazilian sweets shop Sweet Kiss Brigadeiro, the outdoors store Moosejaw, and clothing retailers Soft Surroundings and Forever 21.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2026
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The festival dates back thousands of years in Europe, where Christians feast to use up sweets and fats before fasting during Lent.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Charles Victor Thompson was condemned for the April 1998 shooting deaths of his ex-girlfriend, Glenda Dennise Hayslip, 39, and her new boyfriend, Darren Keith Cain, 30, at her apartment in the Houston suburb of Tomball.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Rounding out the season one cast were Eddie Mekka as Shirley’s sometimes-boyfriend Carmine Ragusa, and Phil Foster as Laverne’s father, Frank DeFazio, who ran the local hangout, the Pizza Bowl.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The continued success of this residency — which is the longest in Sphere history — is further proof of the undying love for the Eagles, which got their start as the backing band for Linda Ronstadt in 1971.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Four decades ago, 126 of Nan Goldin’s snapshots of love and loss became one of the most influential photo books ever made.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Smyth is a longtime admirer of playwright Foote.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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Unai Emery is an admirer of Broggio, with the main question centred on whether he is better utilised in offering depth to the first team squad.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fiancé.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fianc%C3%A9. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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