polyamorous

adjective

poly·am·o·rous ˌpä-lē-ˈa-mə-rəs

-ˈam-rəs

: involving, having, or characterized by more than one open romantic relationship at a time : marked by polyamory

… Wonder Woman was created by a man who not only believed in the superiority of the fairer sex but also carried on a polyamorous relationship with two feminists who lived with him in one house, along with their children.—

Melissa Maerz

They are a "polyamorous" family – one whose members are openly committed to several loves at the same time.—

Annalee Newitz

… many polyamorous relationships are exclusive families whose composition may not change for decades, if ever.—

Elizabeth Larsen

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More specifically, Kinsey Institute researchers in 2021 found that 1 in 6 people in the U.S. would like to be in polyamorous relationships. —

David Oliver, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024 There's a fake body moment, then a polyamorous kiss. —

Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024 The polyamorous relationship involving three romantic partners, instead of the more conventional two, seems to be popping up everywhere. —

Richard Fetzer, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024 It has been hit by a couple of cancelations in recent weeks, however, with Netflix axing Buying London and Peacock resting polyamorous dating format Couple to Throuple. —

Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for polyamorous