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courtship

noun

ˈkȯrt-ˌship

Definition of courtship

as in dating

the series of social engagements shared by a couple looking to get married a long-married couple who look back on their whirlwind courtship with fondness and laughter

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Recent Examples of courtship That courtship culminated Thursday with his introductory news conference in the arena lobby. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The majority of guests are couples of all ages who, if not actively participating in a courtship ritual are on a romantic getaway. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 This one is primarily set between 2019 and 2020, around the courtship of Ryan Price and Fabian Salah. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Aug. 2026 The Army's courtship of gamers is not a new military strategy. — Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for courtship

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The same goes for his perspectives on race, dating, gender, and generational divides shaped by his upbringing in Waukegan, Illinois.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
The key themes now are romance, dating, children or fertility, expression or hobbies—so one of these could be taking steps forward, but also sending you mixed messages about where.

— Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026

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But even there, romance novels can serve as a safe and healthy way for young (and not-so-young) people to explore their own desires.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Founder Brian Pitt has a track record of successful book-to-screen adaptations, having produced both the After franchise — based on Todd’s books — and the Beautiful Disaster franchise, based on the New Adult romance books by Jamie McGuire.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

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