as in affaire
a brief romantic relationship
an office romance that ended with hurt feelings on both sides
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Recent Examples of romance
Randall Colburn, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
That's because no franchise had been more romanced by prospects with blazing speed than the Raiders.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 July 2025
The 22-year-old talent plays a dreamy lesbian love interest opposite Alexandra McVicker in Alice Maio Mackay’s fresh demon romance.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 July 2025
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Noun
Belinda's son Zion was originally meant to romance Piper in the season 3 finale, but that scene got scuttled due to time restraints.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
That's because no franchise had been more romanced by prospects with blazing speed than the Raiders.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
One day prior to Swift showing love to Happy Gilmore 2, Kelce shared a number of photos of himself and the singer, giving fans a rare look into their romance.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 July 2025
The 22-year-old talent plays a dreamy lesbian love interest opposite Alexandra McVicker in Alice Maio Mackay’s fresh demon romance.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for romance
Verb
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Both political parties have tested the line in trying to harness the power of the pulpit, with many Republicans wooing evangelical leaders while Democrats often try to curry favor with Black churches.—
Tiffany Li,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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But fear not, because Austin offers plenty of ways to woo your potential lover without emptying your wallet.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The bar is a buzzy and boozy affair from 5 to 6 p.m. daily, where guests and locals gather in a ritualistic ceremony to visit and try some of the clever cocktails (like the Tropical Storm and Drunken Pimento) for which Ooshan has become known.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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All consular and diplomatic affairs related to the country are instead handled through the Indian Embassy in Djibouti, across the Red Sea.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
Verb
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This radical lifestyle shift sparked a DIY renaissance.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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From the iPhone to the Birkin bag, marketing is replete with examples of must have accessories that spark a buying frenzy.—
Anjana Susarla,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The insiders claimed the time the two have spent together is nothing more than a summer fling.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Reignite a past fling or reconnect with your creative genius, Aries.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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Thus, when these space rocks fall to Earth, these unique decaying isotopes can be used to date their arrival on Earth.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 July 2025
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And that’s been a concern for Vientos and the club dating to spring training — the ball just wasn’t coming off the bat as expected.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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“Romance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romance. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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