as in beau
a male romantic companion
her boyfriend always brings her flowers for Valentine's Day
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Recent Examples of boyfriend
The adjustable buckle strap and square toe give these mules a versatile, contemporary look that’ll suit everything from wide-leg trousers to boyfriend jeans.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Kaylee, Kaylee's lifelong best friend Maddie Mogen, their roommate Xana Kernodle and Xana's boyfriend Ethan Chapin were stabbed to death at the girls' off-campus house in the early hours of Nov. 13, 2022.
—Kayna Whitworth, ABC News, 28 July 2025
The Khy founder has been on a fashionable streak all summer long; she has been spotted spending time in Europe with friends, family and her boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet, over the last few weeks, and has worn several stylish outfits during her travels that later made it to her Instagram.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 19 July 2025
The rapper arrived at her first Pete and Thomas Foundation gala with her new boyfriend and a classic beauty look.
—Essence, 18 July 2025
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Kaylee, Kaylee's lifelong best friend Maddie Mogen, their roommate Xana Kernodle and Xana's boyfriend Ethan Chapin were stabbed to death at the girls' off-campus house in the early hours of Nov. 13, 2022.
—Kayna Whitworth, ABC News, 28 July 2025
The Khy founder has been on a fashionable streak all summer long; she has been spotted spending time in Europe with friends, family and her boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet, over the last few weeks, and has worn several stylish outfits during her travels that later made it to her Instagram.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 19 July 2025
The rapper arrived at her first Pete and Thomas Foundation gala with her new boyfriend and a classic beauty look.
—Essence, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boyfriend
Noun
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As for Rihanna, the Grammy winner and current beau A$AP Rocky have two sons, RZA and Riot, and are expecting their third.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
23 July 2025
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Sarah, Duchess of York, who had separated from Prince Andrew, was soaking up the sun in St. Tropez with her beau, financier John Bryan.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Whitney Slough said her husband Brent Slough was snorkeling with family on Monday, July 7, when he was hit by a passing boat, according to CBS affiliate KTVT.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Together with her husband, Naples native and former Apple executive Stefano Liotta, West opened the doors to a boutique hotel, Casina Cinquepozzi, in Puglia this spring.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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“Boyfriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boyfriend. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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