as in flirtatiousness
the attitude or behavior of one who insincerely courts the amorous attentions of others
somehow got the bizarre notion that flirtation was appropriate during a job interview
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Recent Examples of flirtation
Cecconi followed up his no-hitter flirtation with 5 2/3 solid innings against the White Sox on Sunday.
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
To apply this to your space, think of form as function—but also with a hint of flirtation.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Gavras doesn’t give her many new levels to play beyond a few scenes of mild flirtation; the character grows dull in all her unwavering conviction.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Jackman keeps that inheritance intact, similarly flipping the romantic tale script by beginning not with flirtation or longing, but with a wedding.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
However, this same influence can also translate into energetic socializing, especially romantic flirtations!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
It was inspired by flirtation, the crossing of legs, the lingering eye contact.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
This is the energy that can attract collaborations, flirtations, and fun little synchronicities that leave you smiling.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 24 Aug. 2025
The coworkers shared a mild flirtation throughout the show and eventually indulged in a steamy elevator kiss.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Zack Meisel, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
To apply this to your space, think of form as function—but also with a hint of flirtation.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Gavras doesn’t give her many new levels to play beyond a few scenes of mild flirtation; the character grows dull in all her unwavering conviction.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Jackman keeps that inheritance intact, similarly flipping the romantic tale script by beginning not with flirtation or longing, but with a wedding.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
However, this same influence can also translate into energetic socializing, especially romantic flirtations!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
It was inspired by flirtation, the crossing of legs, the lingering eye contact.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
This is the energy that can attract collaborations, flirtations, and fun little synchronicities that leave you smiling.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 24 Aug. 2025
The coworkers shared a mild flirtation throughout the show and eventually indulged in a steamy elevator kiss.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirtation
Noun
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The three-inch heels that the women wear when performing the dance are visible at the bottom of the skirt—a demure bit of coquetry.—
Fernanda Pérez Sánchez,
Vogue,
8 Aug. 2022
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In other words, the most dizzying and most consequential storyline of Michigan’s offseason — Harbaugh’s coquetry with the Minnesota Vikings notwithstanding — is going to linger a while longer.—
Michael Cohen,
Detroit Free Press,
27 July 2022
Noun
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That’s not to mention all of the other related businesses that have thrived on semiconductor plays as AI-specific GPUs and other tools emerge.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Pittman is referring to the 6-4 left-hander Austin Simmons, who suffered a left ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Ole Miss’ 30-23 win last week at Kentucky to open league play.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Flirtation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirtation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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