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boyfriend

[boi-frend] / ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd /
NOUN
male acquaintance or romantic companion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beau companion friend partner suitor sweetheart young man
STRONG
admirer confidant date escort flame follower intimate steady swain
WEAK
soul mate
Antonyms
STRONGEST
enemy foe opponent
WEAK
girlfriend

Example Sentences

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“The Devil Wears Prada” gets celebrated for her makeover, with even Andy’s clueless boyfriend, played by Adrian Grenier, accusing her of caring about her Runway job solely for the shoes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Her mother told reporters that her daughter had a boyfriend named David.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Related: ‘We keep our finances separate’: My boyfriend is in his 50s with no retirement savings — how worried should I be?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

At 18 years old, she was surprised when he asked if she had a boyfriend, before giving her money to spend on work clothes.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Then I started to wonder how come someone so smart like Calista would have a boyfriend who was a real idiot.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff