affianced 1 of 2

as in engaged
pledged in marriage the affianced couple are much-sought-after guests for this year's holiday parties

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affianced

2 of 2

verb

past tense of affiance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for affianced
Adjective
  • The findings show that those with empathic leaders are more engaged (67% versus 24%), are able to be more innovative (61% versus 13%) at work and can better balance work priorities with personal obligations (86% versus 60%).
    Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The first: having an effective and engaged board of directors.
    Jack Fowler, National Review, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • So far, the company has proposed to build two restaurants in Wilson County, two in Davidson County and an onsite restaurant to be built with the corporate hub in Franklin.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Starbucks said in a statement that the union had proposed an immediate increase in the minimum wage of hourly partners by 64%, as well as an overall 77% raise over the duration of a three-year contract.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Along with leaning on its library, the company remains committed to super-serving niche audiences.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Having previously coached at Jackson State before his Colorado move, Sanders remains vocally committed to uplifting HBCU programs.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • El Moussa's then-fiancée (now wife), Selling Sunset realtor Heather Rae Young, has a surprising connection to Hall, and the betrothed pair have even met him several times.
    Diane J. Cho, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
  • After being crowned King on last week's episode, Wednesday's Comedy Roast Night saw the betrothed pink dinosaur get the boot.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 17 Nov. 2022
Verb
  • They players claim that Hamilton promised them NIL money–at least $250,000 each–paid by business associates.
    Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The hosts talk about the sheer number of athletes who have claimed after the fact that they were not given the NIL money promised to them.
    Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Affianced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affianced. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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