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
Melissa MaerzThey are a "polyamorous" family – one whose members are openly committed to several loves at the same time.—Annalee Newitz
Annalee Newitz… many polyamorous relationships are exclusive families whose composition may not change for decades, if ever.—Elizabeth Larsen
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Before long, the three are entangled in a series of polyamorous mishaps.
—Charlie Tyson, New Yorker, 4 June 2025
Among Gen Z Ashley Madison users, 59 percent expressed interest in open or polyamorous relationships.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The children’s book A Color Named Love introduces little readers to polyamorous family dynamics.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025
Today, many Americans can join a polyamorous triad, remain child-free by choice, launch a new career in their 30s, or dedicate themselves to running ultramarathons, all without ruffling any feathers within their community.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2025
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Charlie Tyson, New Yorker, 4 June 2025
Among Gen Z Ashley Madison users, 59 percent expressed interest in open or polyamorous relationships.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The children’s book A Color Named Love introduces little readers to polyamorous family dynamics.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025
Today, many Americans can join a polyamorous triad, remain child-free by choice, launch a new career in their 30s, or dedicate themselves to running ultramarathons, all without ruffling any feathers within their community.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Polyamorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyamorous. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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