as in beau
a male romantic companion
her boyfriend always brings her flowers for Valentine's Day
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The eager crowd squealed and cheered the moment these two beauties—and their supportive boyfriends—stepped into view.
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Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Avondale police issued an advisory on Sunday afternoon regarding a runaway teenage girl suspected of running away from her home to be picked up by her possible 29-year-old boyfriend.
—Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Lately, the supermodel has embraced more of a western look—and her cowboy boyfriend, Adan Banuelos, may just have something to do with it.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Taylor Swift switched around a lyric in her final song Saturday night in a nod to Travis Kelce, her boyfriend of more than a year, who was spotted sitting in the audience towards the end of the evening.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
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Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Avondale police issued an advisory on Sunday afternoon regarding a runaway teenage girl suspected of running away from her home to be picked up by her possible 29-year-old boyfriend.
—Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Lately, the supermodel has embraced more of a western look—and her cowboy boyfriend, Adan Banuelos, may just have something to do with it.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Taylor Swift switched around a lyric in her final song Saturday night in a nod to Travis Kelce, her boyfriend of more than a year, who was spotted sitting in the audience towards the end of the evening.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Boyfriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boyfriend. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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