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
The court’s decision could be described as a contracts law equivalent of two people not being forced to marry after they got engaged and their courtship soured.
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Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
The removal Published May 18, 1983 Piece by piece and petal by petal, the bloom on those hot- pink, oversized water lilies symbolic of Miami’s temporary courtship of contemporary art began to fade Tuesday.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Beginning in late January and into February, male prairie-chickens begin to gather in low grass to start this elaborate courtship display.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, alligator courtship begins in early April, with mating typically occurring in May and June.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
The removal Published May 18, 1983 Piece by piece and petal by petal, the bloom on those hot- pink, oversized water lilies symbolic of Miami’s temporary courtship of contemporary art began to fade Tuesday.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Beginning in late January and into February, male prairie-chickens begin to gather in low grass to start this elaborate courtship display.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, alligator courtship begins in early April, with mating typically occurring in May and June.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtship
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Today’s astrology brings major mental and emotional shake-ups, particularly around dating, creativity, attention and self-expression.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Plus, the problem with modern dating has been discovered.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The Moon in Taurus moves through your 5th House of Creativity, highlighting pleasure, romance, talent, and the desire to be seen.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Beyond the central romance, season 1 also introduces Graham’s hockey teammates and housemates, John Logan (Antonio Cipriano), John Tucker (Jalen Thomas Brooks) and Dean DiLaurentis (Stephen Kalyn), along with Hannah’s best friend, Allie (Mika Abdalla).—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Courtship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtship. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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