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Recent Examples of monogamy
Tyler and Teezo Touchdown were singing about dodging monogamy at all costs, but RM teased out his own, deeper meaning.
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
In the age of social media obsessions and waning monogamy, Basic is a ridiculously relatable laugh riot.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Yes, Aham may truly believe that monogamy is racist.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 18 Mar. 2026
This one seems to be monogamy, this one is, like, three or four baby mothers.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
In the age of social media obsessions and waning monogamy, Basic is a ridiculously relatable laugh riot.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Yes, Aham may truly believe that monogamy is racist.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 18 Mar. 2026
This one seems to be monogamy, this one is, like, three or four baby mothers.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monogamy
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Everyone’s favorite show about polygamy, Big Love, concluded its five-season run in 2011 with a major character death.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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The fundamentalist group split from the mainstream Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after Mormons officially abandoned polygamy in 1890.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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In Queen Mother, Farmer takes a clear-eyed look at Moore’s foibles, noting her absenteeism during her son’s formative years, her embrace of patriarchal hierarchy in Black communities, and her exhortations for Black women to embrace polygyny to facilitate nation building.—
Dara T. Mathis,
The Atlantic,
16 Dec. 2025
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In short, there remain multiple ways polygyny can be harmful.—
David W. Lawson,
The Conversation,
21 Oct. 2025
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During her tell-all, the fiercely private celebrity pulls back the curtain on the true story of her infamous seven marriages and other wild tales of showbiz scandals, betrayals and woes.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Brown’s son and four daughters and Scott’s three sons, all from previous marriages, were on hand for the festivities, the site said.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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One particular enemy of Gauguin’s was Bishop Martin, a Catholic priest on Hiva Oa who did his best to stomp out local custom, forbidding tattooing, Polynesian dancing, and the customary practice of polyandry.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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For generations, anthropologists have argued whether humans are evolved for monogamy or some other mating system, such as polygyny, polyandry or promiscuity.—
Nathan H. Lents,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Preliminary results shared by the federal government showed that nearly 55% of voters rejected the proposal, with nationwide turnout almost 59%.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The report estimates that 300 state data center bills were filed in the first six weeks of 2026, with statewide moratorium proposals introduced in 14 states.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
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Public engagement will continue to be central to the DDA effort.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Ernest granted her a provisional decree of divorce in October 1936, the same month Edward proposed with an unconventional engagement ring.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Essayli’s public callouts and promises are highly unusual and in direct conflict with Justice Department guidance on ballot fraud investigations at the federal level, which states federal prosecutors should not publicly pursue such claims amid vote counting.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Calls to defend democracy promise to alienate anyone who feels that democratic institutions have somehow failed them.—
Scott Warren,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Singer Sam Smith is reportedly engaged to British designer Christian Cowan, according to a source who allegedly overheard the couple discussing their betrothal in the lobby of a Manhattan hotel.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The pendant was believed to have been created in 1518 to celebrate the betrothal of Henry and Katherine’s daughter Mary to the French heir apparent.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Monogamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monogamy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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