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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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 People are now more interested in open relationships, polyamorous relationships, and trying out things that work for them, and also the differences between what monogamy means. —

Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for polyamorous