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
The app has become a quintessential cog in the dating machine—especially in those liminal stages, the flirtations and the breakups.
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Annie Joy Williams,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
There’s friction between the defense lawyer Sam (Nick Nolte) and his wife, Leigh (Jessica Lange), rooted in Sam’s past infidelity and his current flirtations with a young courthouse clerk who idolizes him.
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Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
There was a brief flirtation — something with Liverpool — back in 2008.
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Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Indulge the flirtation, make the art and wear the outfit, but get clear on what the future holds.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Tucking in for departure, DeeDee strikes up a flirtation with Cal (Brian Jordan Alvarez), Glamazonian’s hunky co-conductor, while Tess oversees the train’s A-list clientele.
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Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Whether the room is asking for conversation, flirtation, ceremony or escape.
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Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2026
However, that was the extent of my flirtation with numismatics.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Rick is an easygoing, charismatic entertainer, the kind of frontman whose ready smile is the stuff of innocent flirtation.
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Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
29 May 2026
Annie Joy Williams,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
There’s friction between the defense lawyer Sam (Nick Nolte) and his wife, Leigh (Jessica Lange), rooted in Sam’s past infidelity and his current flirtations with a young courthouse clerk who idolizes him.
—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
There was a brief flirtation — something with Liverpool — back in 2008.
—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Indulge the flirtation, make the art and wear the outfit, but get clear on what the future holds.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Tucking in for departure, DeeDee strikes up a flirtation with Cal (Brian Jordan Alvarez), Glamazonian’s hunky co-conductor, while Tess oversees the train’s A-list clientele.
—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Whether the room is asking for conversation, flirtation, ceremony or escape.
—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2026
However, that was the extent of my flirtation with numismatics.
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Rick is an easygoing, charismatic entertainer, the kind of frontman whose ready smile is the stuff of innocent flirtation.
—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirtation
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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.
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.
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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.
Noun
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There is her coyness about her future plans, and her own recent memoir.
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The Hunting Wives strips away any coyness about sexuality in the first three minutes of episode one.
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In 2022, Renard coached Saudi Arabia, which pulled off one of the greatest World Cup upsets by defeating Argentina in group play.
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There’s a lot of hard work that goes into being a shopping writer, but there’s a lot of play, too.
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“Flirtation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirtation. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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