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
There was a flirtation with Aaron Rodgers and a vested interest in Daniel Jones, yet both quarterbacks signed elsewhere due to the Vikings' investment in McCarthy.
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Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
That means more reassurance, more validation, even flirtation — whatever keeps the user coming back.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
This is a beautiful transit for rekindling flirtation with others, with yourself, and with life.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Sep. 2025
Chad Powers is hollow and unconvincing — especially the hints of Russ’ self-improvement and the inevitable vague flirtations between Chad and Ricky — but what if it’s all supposed to be hollow and unconvincing?
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Antisemitism, misogyny, anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and his constant airing of family dirty laundry have plagued the Grammy winner for nearly a decade, in parallel with his flirtations with MAGA and Christian salvation.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
The hardline Islamist movement has previously voiced concern over pornography and flirtation between men and women online.
—Reuters, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
Briggs and Kaufman have good chemistry, and their competitive office flirtation provided a nice change of pace to Steven and Taylor snapping at each other and going in circles.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
In fact, a flirtation or a romance with someone in a position of authority might begin.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
That means more reassurance, more validation, even flirtation — whatever keeps the user coming back.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
This is a beautiful transit for rekindling flirtation with others, with yourself, and with life.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Sep. 2025
Chad Powers is hollow and unconvincing — especially the hints of Russ’ self-improvement and the inevitable vague flirtations between Chad and Ricky — but what if it’s all supposed to be hollow and unconvincing?
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Antisemitism, misogyny, anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and his constant airing of family dirty laundry have plagued the Grammy winner for nearly a decade, in parallel with his flirtations with MAGA and Christian salvation.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
The hardline Islamist movement has previously voiced concern over pornography and flirtation between men and women online.
—Reuters, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
Briggs and Kaufman have good chemistry, and their competitive office flirtation provided a nice change of pace to Steven and Taylor snapping at each other and going in circles.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
In fact, a flirtation or a romance with someone in a position of authority might begin.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirtation
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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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The Irish had chunk plays in both the run and pass games.—
Matt Hayes,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2025
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Now, a key question is which specific companies will prove to be a smart play, or a bust, for their investors.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Flirtation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirtation. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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