as in engagement
the act or state of being engaged to be married
the couple's betrothal lasted four years
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Recent Examples of betrothal
Thus, Edward’s choice of ring sweetly honors the couple’s half-decade of dating before getting engaged, the joy of their betrothal, and their hope for their future together.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
But the line between celebrating and capitalizing on the betrothal — or any other pop culture moment — can be tough for brands to balance.
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Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
27 Aug. 2025
That said, The Magician of Tiger Castle did initially start out as a YA romcom about Princess Tullia escaping her betrothal to the neighboring kingdom’s awful prince.
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Natalie Zutter
august 1,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
Standing in the lovers’ way is Brandon’s lower rank, Mary’s betrothal to the French king, and the occasional assassination plot.
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Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
18 June 2024
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
But the line between celebrating and capitalizing on the betrothal — or any other pop culture moment — can be tough for brands to balance.
—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
27 Aug. 2025
That said, The Magician of Tiger Castle did initially start out as a YA romcom about Princess Tullia escaping her betrothal to the neighboring kingdom’s awful prince.
—
Natalie Zutter
august 1,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
Standing in the lovers’ way is Brandon’s lower rank, Mary’s betrothal to the French king, and the occasional assassination plot.
—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
18 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betrothal
engagement
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Voter engagement was slightly higher in the June primary election than in recent years’ primaries, with more San Diego County voters registering and casting a ballot, data from the County Registrar of Voters show.
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The doc will continue encore engagements throughout the week leading into a VOD release July 3.
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“Betrothal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrothal. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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