as in lover
literary
a person with whom someone is having a romantic or sexual relationship and especially a secret or improper relationship
Her husband found a love letter from her paramour.
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Recent Examples of paramour
The drama is largely relational, as the Koubek brothers and their paramours wrestle with the conventions that pervade their lives.
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Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
Scott nailed his audition with ease and was rewarded with the plum role of Ben Wyatt, the dorky state auditor and former child mayor who becomes series the primary paramour of series lead Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler).
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Sylvie is watching her Italian paramour shoot a commercial starring Debi Mazar!!
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024
The second movie is about Sophie dealing with Donna’s death, plus flashbacks of young Donna (Lily James) hooking up with her three paramours.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
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Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
Scott nailed his audition with ease and was rewarded with the plum role of Ben Wyatt, the dorky state auditor and former child mayor who becomes series the primary paramour of series lead Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler).
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Sylvie is watching her Italian paramour shoot a commercial starring Debi Mazar!!
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024
The second movie is about Sophie dealing with Donna’s death, plus flashbacks of young Donna (Lily James) hooking up with her three paramours.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paramour
Noun
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Elsewhere in the world of watch lovers, Kevin O’Leary was on Fox celebrating his auction win of a unique Chanel Boy.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2025
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The event brings together hundreds of religious motorcycle lovers, while raising funds to benefit St Luke’s Center, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility operated by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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The pop star's boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, met up with the couple at the show and discussed it in a May episode of his New Heights podcast.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The fashion influencer’s boyfriend, tennis pro Taylor Fritz, was knocked out of the Grand Slam tournament after his defeat by French player Gaël Monfils.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
19 Jan. 2025
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One time, when Easton planned to visit his younger girlfriend, Franklin begged him to bring her best friend Sara with him.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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If convicted on both counts, A$AP Rocky, who shares two children with girlfriend Rihanna, could get up to 24 years in prison.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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The restaurant co-owned by Stephanie Fleming and her husband, DaNeil; and Lamel and Jessica Gibson is focused on the mid-day crowd, with hours of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2025
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Mendoza’s husband, who was asleep in the vehicle, got out and tried to help her as Flanner took off in the Yukon, officials said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
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Stopping at the White House on their way to the Capitol, Trump and his wife, Melania, were greeted by Biden and first lady Jill Biden for the customary tea and coffee reception.—
Zeke Miller,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Donald Trump appeared to take a different approach with his wife, former first lady Melania Trump, than in 2017 while meeting President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden at his inauguration on Monday.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Paramour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paramour. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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