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Recent Examples of monogamy
Social monogamy is seen in around 90 percent of bird species, but if one of these bonds is broken without one partner dying, it is known as divorce.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 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
Despite my cries, everyone stays committed to traditional monogamy.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
Vasopressin complements oxytocin by encouraging monogamy, loyalty and protective behaviors, supporting long-term attachment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 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
Despite my cries, everyone stays committed to traditional monogamy.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
Vasopressin complements oxytocin by encouraging monogamy, loyalty and protective behaviors, supporting long-term attachment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for monogamy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monogamy
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The Sister Wives star, 52, chronicles her journey within and away from Mormonism and polygamy in Sister Wife: A Memoir of Faith, Family and Finding Freedom, set to debut in September 2025.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Brown family were members of the Apostolic United Brethren, a fundamentalist Mormon group that practices polygamy.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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For generations, anthropologists have argued whether humans are evolved for monogamy or some other mating system, such as polygyny, polyandry or promiscuity.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The transatlantic trade in enslaved people, which produced a dearth of men in West Africa, helps explain the comparatively high prevalence of polygyny there now.—
Stephanie H. Murray,
The Atlantic,
26 Sep. 2024
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Those of us who are in long-term marriages feel like: This is settled and this is safe.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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For those hoping to wed immediately, whether to avoid family scrutiny or cover up an out-of-wedlock pregnancy, clandestine marriages performed by Anglican clergy offered a welcome alternative.—
Alexandra Cox,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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For generations, anthropologists have argued whether humans are evolved for monogamy or some other mating system, such as polygyny, polyandry or promiscuity.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Seeking Brother Husband's Kenya gets real with a virtual stranger about her domestic arrangement in this Sunday's episode of the TLC polyandry series.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
Peoplemag,
21 Apr. 2023
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Maryland lawmakers are considering a tax on sugary beverage distributors — a proposal that has sparked controversy among Republicans and retailers.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Mar. 2025
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Neighbours City now offered United a groundshare, a reversal of Davies’ proposal after the First World War.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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However, Severance also serves as a stark warning: organizations that fail to integrate personal identity into their leadership models risk creating rigid, siloed environments that stifle innovation and employee engagement.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Justin Gust, vice president of community engagement at El Centro, shared the city of Leavenworth’s Facebook post on Friday, thanking the more than 1,600 people who signed a petition calling for the denial of the application.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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Loftis showed the most promise as a true freshman in 2023, seeing five starts in Riley Leonard’s absence with the Blue Devils after garnering offers from Georgia, West Virginia, Kentucky and Appalachian State, among others, out of high school.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2025
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Recent waves of corporate layoffs have illustrated how quickly the promise of stability can evaporate, leaving even the most dedicated employees questioning their career moves.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Here, a look back at more than 150 years of royal betrothals, and the stones used to mark them.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Their crowded compartment is occupied by another newly married couple, strangers Pradeep Singh (Bhaskar Jha) and Jaya Tripathi (Pratibha Ranta), whose betrothal is more reluctant.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
10 Dec. 2024
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“Monogamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monogamy. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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