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Recent Examples of monogamy
Although the United States remains the United Kingdom’s closest international partner, London has begun to question its geopolitical monogamy.
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Peter Martin, Foreign Affairs, 24 Apr. 2016
These agreements, which spell out what is (and isn’t) permitted within a couple’s version of monogamy, can actually help shape their definition of monogamy while also building trust and safety.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 19 May 2025
This type of monogamy is rare in amphibians and was only first discovered 15 years ago in another dart frog species.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 14 May 2025
But just as monogamy’s definition has changed and means different things to different people, the same is true for infidelity.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 19 May 2025
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Peter Martin, Foreign Affairs, 24 Apr. 2016
These agreements, which spell out what is (and isn’t) permitted within a couple’s version of monogamy, can actually help shape their definition of monogamy while also building trust and safety.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 19 May 2025
This type of monogamy is rare in amphibians and was only first discovered 15 years ago in another dart frog species.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 14 May 2025
But just as monogamy’s definition has changed and means different things to different people, the same is true for infidelity.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monogamy
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Idaho State Police issued an Amber Alert for two teens whose mother and authorities believe are headed out of state to meet a religious group known for practicing polygamy.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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His maternal grandmother raised him and his older brother, not entrusting them to one of his father’s three other wives (polygamy is common is South Sudanese culture).—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 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.—
Nathan H. Lents,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Apr. 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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Their son, Monty, was born in 2017, with each having one child from their previous marriages.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Off-screen, many of them have been in marriages for almost the same amount of time.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
People.com,
9 July 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.—
Nathan H. Lents,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Apr. 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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The proposal reportedly attracted interest in Caracas but clashed with Rubio’s diplomatic approach, spurring confusion among officials in both countries.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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In February 2024, Tripadvisor announced the formation of a special committee to evaluate proposals for potential transactions.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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Around 2001, Victoria appeared to swap out her original engagement ring for an eternity band that featured white diamonds.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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These are part of what Singh calls best practices for boutique hotels to seek community engagement.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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This casual outpost delivers exactly what its setting promises: pizza, salads, burgers and baskets of onion rings, chicken wings and fish and chips.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Bondi also seemed to backtrack from her past promises about the case.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The social math was layered: Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King could be counted as the bride’s guests, but Winfrey, in particular, is a brilliant content creator and mogul and has every pertinent reason to show up to celebrate the betrothal of the owner of Amazon MGM.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Standing in the lovers’ way is Brandon’s lower rank, Mary’s betrothal to the French king, and the occasional assassination plot.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
18 June 2024
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“Monogamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monogamy. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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