polyamory
noun
poly·am·ory
ˌpä-lē-ˈa-mə-rē 
plural polyamories
: the state or practice of having more than one open romantic relationship at a time
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These young people write about loneliness and love, family ties and polyamory, contemporary life on the Navajo Nation, and a father-son duo intent on saving a failing firearms store in Arizona.
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Emma Alpern, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
Ne-Yo has finally accepted that polyamory may be the better choice for his lifestyle.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 22 Nov. 2024
In the past, Omarion has confirmed his openness to polyamory.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Parallel polyamory where relationships are separate?
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
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Emma Alpern, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
Ne-Yo has finally accepted that polyamory may be the better choice for his lifestyle.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 22 Nov. 2024
In the past, Omarion has confirmed his openness to polyamory.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Parallel polyamory where relationships are separate?
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for polyamory
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“Polyamory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyamory. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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