as in lover
literary
a person with whom someone is having a romantic or sexual relationship and especially a secret or improper relationship
Her husband found a love letter from her paramour.
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Recent Examples of paramour
Her alleged paramour is on the witness list, according to defense attorneys, and he is expected to testify.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 17 Nov. 2025
Which paramour will Robert take solace in?
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, her on-screen paramour Pattinson leaves behind a complicated anti-hero in Edward.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Is this decision driven by her scheming to sabotage her ex’s professorial chances, or a covert desire to reconnect with her former paramour?
—Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Oct. 2025
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 17 Nov. 2025
Which paramour will Robert take solace in?
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, her on-screen paramour Pattinson leaves behind a complicated anti-hero in Edward.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Is this decision driven by her scheming to sabotage her ex’s professorial chances, or a covert desire to reconnect with her former paramour?
—Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for paramour
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paramour
Noun
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The gleaming, cool tones of silver add a timeless aesthetic that brings back fond memories for antique lovers.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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The 68th annual Grammys are kicking off the month of love, and all the lovers and haters are tuning in.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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He’s best known for his Nicolas Cage–starring fantasy thriller Dream Scenario, but this trailer evokes his smaller hit, Sick of Myself, a dark comedy about a narcissistic woman and her equally toxic artist boyfriend.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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Since her divorce from Kanye West, Kardashian has only gone public with one boyfriend, Pete Davidson, though there have been rumors of other relationships.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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There are few ice dance milestones that husband-and-wife team Madison Chock and Evan Bates haven’t achieved.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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For Entry 017 of Mic Drops and Leg Drops, Lynch briefly spoke to Carl Lamarre earlier this month about wrestling alongside her husband Seth Rollins, her dream match with Toni Storm and more.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2026
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In 2021, Wasserman divorced his wife of 20 years, Laura Ziffren Wasserman.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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House Republicans are preparing a contempt resolution for Clinton and his wife next week over their refusal to testify as part of their Epstein investigation.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Paramour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paramour. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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