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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 And their courtship, which White shoots with a sensuous intimacy, begins with some canoodling at a bar, then progresses into an impulsive hookup during a late session at the office. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026 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 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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Affordability is a key player in the shift from dinner dates to breakfast or coffee, as the cost of dating has risen in recent years.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Thus far her novels have covered hockey romance, fake dating, cowboys, football and more.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

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In fact, the book’s depiction of Nick’s friendship and burgeoning relationship with Daisy’s golf-loving best friend Jordan Baker is upgraded to a torrid romance with its own love song and bedroom scenes that match Daisy’s and Gatsby’s.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
As season seven airs, Newport is juggling her divorce alongside a string of high-profile romances.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026

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