polyamorous
adjective
poly·am·o·rous
ˌpä-lē-ˈa-mə-rəs 
-ˈam-rəs
: involving, having, or characterized by more than one open romantic relationship at a time : marked by polyamory
… Wonder Woman was created by a man who not only believed in the superiority of the fairer sex but also carried on a polyamorous relationship with two feminists who lived with him in one house, along with their children.—
Melissa Maerz
Melissa MaerzThey are a "polyamorous" family – one whose members are openly committed to several loves at the same time.—Annalee Newitz
Annalee Newitz… many polyamorous relationships are exclusive families whose composition may not change for decades, if ever.—Elizabeth Larsen
Elizabeth LarsenExamples of polyamorous in a Sentence
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This included Dana and the Wolf, the creators of a popular web drama inspired by their polyamorous relationship, and Brandon Jamar Scott, who creates and animates original music videos.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
29 May 2026
Nico Tortorella and Bethany Meyers Longtime partners Nico Tortorella and fitness and lifestyle entrepreneur Bethany Meyers had been in a polyamorous relationship for more than a decade before getting married in 2018.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
California cities seek to bless polyamorous unions West Hollywood is among the cities moving to recognize and protect multi-partner relationships, an effort that backers say addresses housing and healthcare discrimination.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2026
After years of exploring his sexuality, Jupiter became polyamorous.
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Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
29 May 2026
Nico Tortorella and Bethany Meyers Longtime partners Nico Tortorella and fitness and lifestyle entrepreneur Bethany Meyers had been in a polyamorous relationship for more than a decade before getting married in 2018.
—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
California cities seek to bless polyamorous unions West Hollywood is among the cities moving to recognize and protect multi-partner relationships, an effort that backers say addresses housing and healthcare discrimination.
—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2026
After years of exploring his sexuality, Jupiter became polyamorous.
—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for polyamorous
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“Polyamorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyamorous. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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