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Recent Examples of monogamy
Social monogamy is seen in around 90 percent of bird species, but if one of these bonds is broken without one partner dying, it is known as divorce.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
People are now more interested in open relationships, polyamorous relationships, and trying out things that work for them, and also the differences between what monogamy means.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
Despite my cries, everyone stays committed to traditional monogamy.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
Vasopressin complements oxytocin by encouraging monogamy, loyalty and protective behaviors, supporting long-term attachment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
People are now more interested in open relationships, polyamorous relationships, and trying out things that work for them, and also the differences between what monogamy means.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
Despite my cries, everyone stays committed to traditional monogamy.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
Vasopressin complements oxytocin by encouraging monogamy, loyalty and protective behaviors, supporting long-term attachment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for monogamy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monogamy
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The Brown family were members of the Apostolic United Brethren, a fundamentalist Mormon group that practices polygamy.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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In the recent episode of iHeart’s Rogue Energy podcast, Christine and Janelle Brown discussed their lives after leaving polygamy.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
17 Jan. 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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The transatlantic trade in enslaved people, which produced a dearth of men in West Africa, helps explain the comparatively high prevalence of polygyny there now.—
Stephanie H. Murray,
The Atlantic,
26 Sep. 2024
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Some pointed out that while communication issues and misunderstandings happen in marriages, outright delaying action during a medical emergency crosses a serious line.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Some became alcoholics, while others struggled to hold their marriages together.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 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.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 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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Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Without U.S. support or Russia’s acquiescence, analysts say Europe could find its peacekeeping proposals falling flat very quickly.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Israel said Hamas rejected the proposal, and in return, halted all humanitarian aid into the strip.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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That will get attention and clicks and engagement, which is the currency of our time.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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During his engagement with Trump, Saadé committed to triple the number of U.S.-flagged ships CMA CGM operates.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Mar. 2025
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Alien: Earth is set two years before the events of the 1979 film Alien in 2120 when five corporations – Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic and Threshold – wield the power of nations, and proprietary advancements in technology provide the promise of a new tomorrow.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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Arizona Cardinals - $77.9 Million The Arizona Cardinals had plenty of promise in 2025, but the team failed to make an impact.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Their crowded compartment is occupied by another newly married couple, strangers Pradeep Singh (Bhaskar Jha) and Jaya Tripathi (Pratibha Ranta), whose betrothal is more reluctant.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
10 Dec. 2024
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Dobrev and White announced their betrothal to Vogue, which is only fair since White used the mag as a reason to trick Dobrev out of the house.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2024
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“Monogamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monogamy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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