as in affair
a brief romantic relationship
an office romance that ended with hurt feelings on both sides
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Recent Examples of romance
Usa Today, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
If the person dreamed of you that night, romance was fated by the intelligence of the jungle.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Andy Swift, TVLine, 14 July 2025
On that show, McMahon played antagonist Cole Turner, the half-demon assassin also known as Belthazor who romances Alyssa Milano's Phoebe.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 July 2025
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Noun
Is this romance hitting the right notes?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
If the person dreamed of you that night, romance was fated by the intelligence of the jungle.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Austin Nichols, who famously romanced Brooke Davis on The CW’s One Tree Hill, is joining the cast of the Netflix drama in its upcoming seventh season, TVLine has confirmed, though details about his character remain under wraps for now.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 14 July 2025
On that show, McMahon played antagonist Cole Turner, the half-demon assassin also known as Belthazor who romances Alyssa Milano's Phoebe.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for romance
Noun
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The affair has become a part of a larger attack on Israel’s judiciary from Netanyahu’s coalition.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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The news also followed the aftermath of a cheating scandal that revealed a months-long affair between Tom Sandoval and Rachel Leviss behind Ariana Madix’s back.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That dynamic has crimped Netflix’ ability to woo ad dollars away from Disney, NBCUniversal and other media companies that have hours of live sports to sell, according to media buyers.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani's relentless focus on affordability in the midst of a housing crisis wooed his risk-averse party into trying something new.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The book also delves into Robertson’s personal life, chronicling his flings with several actresses, including Jennifer O’Neill, Canadian actress Geneviève Bujold, and French thespian Carole Bouquet.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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On-screen, his character has had a few love interests, including a brief relationship and a fling.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Brown was 20 at the time, and Bongiovi was 22, which sparked some online controversy.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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China’s apparent surge in missile production comes as the US expends sophisticated defense systems in Ukraine and Israel, causing some ammunition shortages and sparking debate in Washington about how and where to deploy its high-end weapons.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Sor Juana’s verses confirm that venturing into the dating pool is always like stepping into a dark abyss.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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At the end of the day, dating a co‒worker is always complicated.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Romance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romance. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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