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Recent Examples of monogamy
But just as monogamy’s definition has changed and means different things to different people, the same is true for infidelity.
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Myisha Battle, Time, 19 May 2025
Following his 2023 divorce from Crystal Renay, Ne-Yo has publicly embraced a new chapter, one in which monogamy no longer plays a role.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Because these two aspects of monogamy are so often enjoined among humans, they are considered two sides of the same coin.
—Nathan H. Lents, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
How Did Wisdom, the Laysan Albatross, Lay her Egg?
Laysan albatrosses are known for their lifelong monogamy and typically lay one egg per year.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Myisha Battle, Time, 19 May 2025
Following his 2023 divorce from Crystal Renay, Ne-Yo has publicly embraced a new chapter, one in which monogamy no longer plays a role.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Because these two aspects of monogamy are so often enjoined among humans, they are considered two sides of the same coin.
—Nathan H. Lents, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
How Did Wisdom, the Laysan Albatross, Lay her Egg?
Laysan albatrosses are known for their lifelong monogamy and typically lay one egg per year.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for monogamy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monogamy
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His maternal grandmother raised him and his older brother, not entrusting them to one of his father’s three other wives (polygamy is common is South Sudanese culture).—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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In the recent episode of iHeart’s Rogue Energy podcast, Christine and Janelle Brown discussed their lives after leaving polygamy.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
17 Jan. 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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For generations, anthropologists have argued whether humans are evolved for monogamy or some other mating system, such as polygyny, polyandry or promiscuity.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The actress and comedian has three sons from two marriages.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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The first one had been engaged to uncover Fred’s affairs (three) and the others, after her divorce from Fred, to monitor his subsequent marriages (two).—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
15 June 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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Seeking Brother Husband's Kenya gets real with a virtual stranger about her domestic arrangement in this Sunday's episode of the TLC polyandry series.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
Peoplemag,
21 Apr. 2023
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Though the advocate general’s proposal is non-binding, judges tend to follow four out of five such non-binding opinions.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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The next one is set to take place in August 2025 and proposals include restrictions and bans on the production of single-use plastics, cutting it off at the source.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
19 June 2025
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In her latest Instagram post, Katy Perry noticeably didn’t sport her engagement ring during her stay in Australia.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2025
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Companies that have adapted their cultures to include regular check-ins, continuous feedback loops and transparent goal-setting tend to see higher engagement and faster skill development among new graduates.—
Brendan Keegan,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
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Those unfulfilled promises, combined with growing negative sentiment toward immigration enforcement, may give them an edge during next year’s midterms, Santiago said.—
Siena Duncan,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025
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Many are saying there is no longer a path forward for the president to keep his campaign promise of reducing inflation.—
Andrew Langer,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
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But when Esther flees a betrothal in favor of a lover from Faerie, the sisters will have to draft a far darker ballad to save their lives.—
Natalie Zutter
January 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Jan. 2025
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The couple posted from Paris, where the betrothal appears to have gone down.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Monogamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monogamy. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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