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
Choosing Invisigal continues the pair’s flirtation as the former villain becomes even more cozy with Robert (and invested in herself).
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere in the podcast, Shallow discusses her penchant for using femininity and flirtation as reality TV weapons, and how that nickname cast a shadow on her real-life relationships.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
The conclusion of a Title IX harassment investigation at Mesa Community College raised more questions than answers for students who have accused Theatre Program Director Mace Archer of inappropriate touching, flirtation, discrimination and sexualizing performances.
—Robert Anglen, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Drew had noted that their little bit of flirtation seemed a bad idea immediately.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
For some of you, this surprise might be a saucy flirtation.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
But Logan Lerman’s Jay is so damn charming that even this confrontation turns into further flirtation almost instantly.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere in the podcast, Shallow discusses her penchant for using femininity and flirtation as reality TV weapons, and how that nickname cast a shadow on her real-life relationships.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
The conclusion of a Title IX harassment investigation at Mesa Community College raised more questions than answers for students who have accused Theatre Program Director Mace Archer of inappropriate touching, flirtation, discrimination and sexualizing performances.
—Robert Anglen, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Drew had noted that their little bit of flirtation seemed a bad idea immediately.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
For some of you, this surprise might be a saucy flirtation.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
But Logan Lerman’s Jay is so damn charming that even this confrontation turns into further flirtation almost instantly.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirtation
Noun
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Evocative animation, with subdued blue hues and soft lighting, conveys the flirtatiousness of their rapid connection in a scene where the two swim together in a pool at night.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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
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The obvious play here would be to fade the team that just traded away its two best defensive players.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Country is second at 22%, though its dominance of Frontline-eligible songs remains, accounting for 41% of plays, followed by pop (19%), rap (14%) and rock (12%).—
Kevin Rutherford,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Flirtation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirtation. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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