Examples of courtship in a Sentence
They had a two-year courtship before marrying.
The male of the species often displays aggression during courtship.
the President's courtship of middle-class voters
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Sabrina Carpenter had a recent courtship that lasted weeks — but her fans will only get to see 30 seconds’ worth.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
That idea resonates with Barnes, who sees parallels between pigeon courtship and human relationships.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Historically speaking, the era that inspired Julia Quinn to write eight Bridgerton books was governed by countless rules governing courtship.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Their courtship was tender, quiet, subdued—and hardly full of the passion and yearning that Bridgerton has become known for.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
That idea resonates with Barnes, who sees parallels between pigeon courtship and human relationships.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Historically speaking, the era that inspired Julia Quinn to write eight Bridgerton books was governed by countless rules governing courtship.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Their courtship was tender, quiet, subdued—and hardly full of the passion and yearning that Bridgerton has become known for.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for courtship
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“Courtship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtship. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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courtship
noun
court·ship
-ˌship 
: the act or process of courting
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