Synonyms of suitors

suitors

noun

plural of suitor

1

as in boyfriends

a man who courts a woman usually with the goal of marrying her

my sister finally married her suitor of six years on Sunday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• boyfriends
• wooers
• lovers
• swains
• gallants
• men
• fellows
• sweethearts
• admirers
• beaux
• dates
• sweeties
• significant others
• dears
• flames
• favorites
• beloveds
• darlings
• crushes
• sparks
• old men
• squeezes
• sweets
• valentines
• escorts
• honeys
• fiancés
• loves
• steadies
• sweetie pies
• intendeds

2

as in solicitors

one who asks earnestly for a favor or gift

the inventor had several suitors for his patent, but he wasn't interested in dealing with a big company

Synonyms & Similar Words

• solicitors
• petitioners
• beggars
• suppliants
• supplicants
• pleaders
• requesters
• mendicants
• panhandlers
• cadgers
• suers
• moochers
• schnorrers
• askers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suitors

At the time, James was still considering his free-agency options amid interest from numerous suitors. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

She’s also lost in the memories of her heady youth, spent reclining in the sun and talking of politics and social concerns with various friends, lovers, and would-be suitors. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

Had the Italian not claimed publicly that Richarlison wanted to leave, Spurs would have had a stronger hand in transfer talks with potential suitors and the player might have been more open to the club’s proposals. — Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Zoie, a dynamic forward and at 5-9 taller than her 5-5 fraternal twin Kai, had a longer list of Division I, Power 4 college suitors than her sister. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Potential suitors would also naturally be looking at what the future holds for the entertainment business at large. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

The Old Hollywood starlet received eight engagement rings from her suitors, as some of them opted to give her other jewelry in lieu of a ring. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026

Keystone then packages the footage into a highlight reel for prospective college suitors. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026

As with the original format, contestants must choose between three potential suitors, hidden from view behind a wall. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026