as in girlfriends
the person to whom one is engaged to be married
he gazed lovingly at his betrothed throughout the dinner
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Recent Examples of betrotheds
The first fight between on-the-rocks elder millennials Josh (Oscar Isaac) and Lindsay (Carey Mulligan), witnessed by the young betrotheds Austin (Charles Melton) and Ashley (Cailee Spaeny), creates the toxic connection between the couples and sets off everything else that happens on the show.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betrotheds
Noun
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The Victoria's Secret model was photographed enjoying the warmer weather with her friends while taking a dip in the pool on board, posing for photos with her girlfriends and getting a tan.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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The couple met when Reilly attended Baugher's brother's wedding in Texas as the plus-one of one of her girlfriends.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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That’s the beauty of wine from a region known for its duality; with ideal balance of soft tannins and fresh acidity, Alto Adige Pinot Nero offers lovers of the grape a world of choices.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
24 May 2026
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To get there, flower lovers should the Odakyu Line from Tokyo's Shinjuku Station to Odawara Station, then connect to the Hakone Tozan Railway in the country’s Kanagawa Prefecture, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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The trouble reportedly started when some of the party attendees started arguing with each other about their boyfriends, witness Jeremiah Braxton told The Associated Press.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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There was a bit of screaming by girls, but the boyfriends who went along wanted to listen to the band.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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New fellows include activist and artist Emily Johnson / Catalyst; the Projects/Space; and UNDOC+Collective.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
20 May 2026
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During the program, fellows will workshop their pilot, pitches for their series, and participate in one-on-one story meetings, panels, and writers’ rooms focused on advancing writing craft as well as viability in the current landscape.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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“Betrotheds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrotheds. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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