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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affianced
Adjective
  • Their journey began on these very grounds, where the couple first met as children and later became engaged on the same property.
    Natalie Hoberman, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Biles and Owens, 29, first met in 2020 and became engaged two years later.
    Sam Gillette, People.com, 20 Feb. 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
  • Based on these findings, archaeologists have proposed a new theory about Stonehenge’s purpose.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Here are three examples of standout hotels being unapologetic about their history yet remaining committed to their tomorrows being filled with stars.
    DeMarco Williams, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Now in its second year, the program remains committed to elevating AAPI designers by providing mentorship from industry leaders and funding from Genesis to support the creation of a fashion collection that honors their Asian heritage.
    Essence, Essence, 21 Feb. 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
  • 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
  • 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
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“Affianced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affianced. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.

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