Thesaurus results for BOYFRIEND

boyfriend

noun

ˈbȯi-ˌfrend

Definition of boyfriend

as in beau

a male romantic companion her boyfriend always brings her flowers for Valentine's Day

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Recent Examples of boyfriend This past June, Jenner, who has been linked to boyfriend Timothée Chalamet since 2023, shared an Instagram carousel of moments from that month, which included snaps of her two kids. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Now, in Season 2, Issa is on the lookout for signs that her boyfriend is crushing on another housemate, while Anton and Paul Baker keep a watchful eye on one another, as much to quell further flirtation as to savor it. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026 Godishala's father denied reports that Sharma was her boyfriend, but said the two lived together. — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Helena Bonham Carter and her boyfriend Rye Dag Holmboe stepped out in London on August 25. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boyfriend

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Noun

As bald eagle fans around the world mourn the death of Jackie, her longtime mate Shadow has been spotted with a possible new beau in Southern California.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Sara Howe, a carriage driving trainer who often sees Louise and her beau at competitions, told Hello!

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of beau

Noun

Ryker Huther is tied for first with 66 for Circle Christian boys golf on the first day of the Titan Invitational.

— Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
This 1999 movie is about a manchild named Sonny who takes in a little boy (played by Dylan and Cole Sprouse, perfect for Riverdale fans) to impress his ex-girlfriend.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of boy

Noun

The grieving husband said Soto de Guzman wanted to take their son to Santo Domingo on Saturday and had already booked a flight, but the son was in the midst of a mental health crisis.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
Her husband of nearly 58 years, businessman Carl Dean, died at age 82 on March 3, 2025.

— Deborah Wilker, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

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