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Recent Examples of monogamy
Although the United States remains the United Kingdom’s closest international partner, London has begun to question its geopolitical monogamy.
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Peter Martin, Foreign Affairs, 24 Apr. 2016
These agreements, which spell out what is (and isn’t) permitted within a couple’s version of monogamy, can actually help shape their definition of monogamy while also building trust and safety.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 19 May 2025
This type of monogamy is rare in amphibians and was only first discovered 15 years ago in another dart frog species.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 14 May 2025
But just as monogamy’s definition has changed and means different things to different people, the same is true for infidelity.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 19 May 2025
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Peter Martin, Foreign Affairs, 24 Apr. 2016
These agreements, which spell out what is (and isn’t) permitted within a couple’s version of monogamy, can actually help shape their definition of monogamy while also building trust and safety.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 19 May 2025
This type of monogamy is rare in amphibians and was only first discovered 15 years ago in another dart frog species.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 14 May 2025
But just as monogamy’s definition has changed and means different things to different people, the same is true for infidelity.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monogamy
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Idaho State Police issued an Amber Alert for two teens whose mother and authorities believe are headed out of state to meet a religious group known for practicing polygamy.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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His maternal grandmother raised him and his older brother, not entrusting them to one of his father’s three other wives (polygamy is common is South Sudanese culture).—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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For generations, anthropologists have argued whether humans are evolved for monogamy or some other mating system, such as polygyny, polyandry or promiscuity.—
Nathan H. Lents,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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For generations, anthropologists have argued whether humans are evolved for monogamy or some other mating system, such as polygyny, polyandry or promiscuity.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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In the wake of his death, here's a look back at Hulk Hogan's marriages to his three wives: Linda Hogan, Jennifer McDaniel and Sky Daily.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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After only four marriages, their journey comes to an inevitable, painful halt.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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One particular enemy of Gauguin’s was Bishop Martin, a Catholic priest on Hiva Oa who did his best to stomp out local custom, forbidding tattooing, Polynesian dancing, and the customary practice of polyandry.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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For generations, anthropologists have argued whether humans are evolved for monogamy or some other mating system, such as polygyny, polyandry or promiscuity.—
Nathan H. Lents,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Dearborn Wants Wards is gathering signatures for a ballot proposal to establish council seats based on geography.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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Wilson has served as interim superintendent since Jan. 31 after Tracy Johnson resigned over a controversial proposal from several trustees to split the school district in half along U.S. 377, the dividing line between Keller and Fort Worth.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 July 2025
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People of Wekiwa Springs citizen advocacy and engagement group: 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month, Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church, 584 N. Wekiwa Springs Road, Apopka, free, wekiwa-springs.com.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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The visit was entirely routine and part of ongoing planning and engagement.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
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While the Sub Shop will be missed, fans can take solace in the promise that many beloved menu items will be preserved or adapted at other existing JewBoy locations, including the JewBoy Sliders outposts.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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In the sweltering July heat of 1995, a young Donna Brazile navigated the crowds in the Superdome of New Orleans, drawn in as much by the historic gathering of Black women as by the promise of seeing Luther Vandross and Gladys Knight perform.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
28 July 2025
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The social math was layered: Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King could be counted as the bride’s guests, but Winfrey, in particular, is a brilliant content creator and mogul and has every pertinent reason to show up to celebrate the betrothal of the owner of Amazon MGM.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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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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“Monogamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monogamy. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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