fiancée

noun

ˌfē-ˌän-ˈsā How to pronounce fiancée (audio)
Definition of fiancéenext
as in girlfriend
the person to whom one is engaged to be married his fiancée is insisting on an elaborate wedding

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Recent Examples of fiancée On Sunday, he, his fiancee, Maria Comacho, and her mother, Elvira, were bundled while staking their claim for a prime spot at the 45th South Side Irish Parade. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025 The two swap places to reunite their divorced parents while also attempting to derail Annie’s dad's engagement to his soon-to-be wicked fiancee, Meredith. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025 His fiancee, 30-year-old Yaniris Jerez, and her brother, 34-year-old Miguel Jerez, were also wounded in the shooting. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiancée
  1. girlfriend
  2. boyfriend
  3. lover
Noun
  • In another instance, in 2023, an individual who threatened to kill his girlfriend was found to be manufacturing an arsenal of weapons in his apartment using a Creality printer.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Ashlyn Harris and her girlfriend Sophia Bush are spending some quality time with the soccer star's two young kids.
    — Hannah Sacks, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of girlfriend
Noun
  • For now, both women seem perfectly happy in their separate lanes—with Taylor soaking up boyfriend time with Kelce, and Brittany juggling newborn life and her growing business ventures.
    — Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Lastly, the boyfriend fit is sleek and fitted, offering a chic, stylish silhouette.
    — Mecca Pryor, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of boyfriend
Noun
  • But through it all, he’s also been a lover of golf and has worked with Malbon Golf, Greyson and FootJoy.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Huge news for cottagecore lovers, vintage enthusiasts, and home cooks alike: The beloved Lenox Spice Village is finally back.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of lover

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“Fiancée.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fianc%C3%A9e. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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