bromance

bro·mance | \ ˈbrō-ˌman(t)s

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Definition of bromance

: a close nonsexual friendship between men

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Recent Examples on the Web The two starred opposite each other for the first time in the Quentin Tarantino blockbuster, leading to what has seemed like a blossoming bromance between them. — Megan Mccluskey, Time, "It’s Always a Good Day to Bask in the Platonic Love Between Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt," 8 Feb. 2020 Blake still uses his signature recruiting tactic to try to win over contestants during the Blind Auditions, but his on-air bromance with Adam ended with the former coach's shocking exit from the NBC show. — Kelly O'sullivan, Country Living, "Gwen Stefani Totally Stole Blake Shelton’s Signature Move on 'The Voice'," 2 Oct. 2019 Believers of all religions can agree on one thing: the Vatican is an unlikely place for a bromance. — Jake Coyle, Detroit Free Press, "‘The Two Popes’ is a buddy movie in vestments," 12 Dec. 2019 Yet the big romance in the movie is bromance, and Mangold conjures it with a touch that’s reminiscent of the rowdy friendships found in films by Howard Hawks and John Ford. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, "The Airbrushed Racing History of “Ford v Ferrari”," 19 Nov. 2019 Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are true bromance goals. — Eric Todisco, PEOPLE.com, "True Detective Reunion! Matthew McConaughey Goes for a Swim with Woody Harrelson: 'Brothers'," 2 Dec. 2019 So, here are some of 90min’s favourite bromances - and partnerships - in the world of football. 1. — SI.com, "50 of the Best Bromances in World Football," 24 June 2019 However, the bromance quickly soured when Sessions recused himself from the FBI investigation of Russian interference in the contentious elections. — Breanna Edwards, Essence, "Jeff Sessions Expected To Announce Run For His Old Senate Seat," 7 Nov. 2019 By the summer of 2018, Butler and Neymar were full-fledged pals, connecting through social media in what surely ranks as one of the most high-profile bromances in sports. — Marc Stein, New York Times, "Jimmy Butler and Neymar: a Bromance Among Superstars," 20 Oct. 2019

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“Bromance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bromantic. Accessed 18 Feb. 2020.

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