as in affaire
a brief romantic relationship
an office romance that ended with hurt feelings on both sides
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Recent Examples of romance
Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 July 2025
Like many of Anderson’s protagonists, Gustave is a reprobate of the first order, romancing old ladies for their fortunes and such.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
From grand 19th-century apartments with soaring ceilings to former industrial lofts transformed into artistic havens, Paris’s Airbnb scene reflects the same blend of romance and reinvention that defines the city itself.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
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
Like many of Anderson’s protagonists, Gustave is a reprobate of the first order, romancing old ladies for their fortunes and such.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Verb
Maybe the Prime executives goad him into promoting their popular romance series.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
From grand 19th-century apartments with soaring ceilings to former industrial lofts transformed into artistic havens, Paris’s Airbnb scene reflects the same blend of romance and reinvention that defines the city itself.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for romance
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While the likes of McDonald’s and Subway have hardly vanished from terminals, concessions companies are increasingly wooing popular local eateries and celebrity chefs to bring their signature menu items to the traveling public.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The city recently sent a delegation to Vancouver to woo back travelers.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The two reportedly began an affair after meeting.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The squad is undoubtedly better, the first XI is probably not, and the club were made to look weak over the Isak affair.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The space complements the retailer’s unique assortment of apparel and accessories, which for the anniversary will be further enriched by a selection of Gigli’s archival pieces, in a nod to Zambeletti’s roots and homage to the designer that sparked her fashion journey.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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When Weimers went on to give up his remaining speaking time for a moment of silence, Vice President Katarina Barley cut him off, sparking desk-banging protests from right-wing lawmakers in the chamber.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During the show, Taylor receives evidence from Dakota's former fling Jenna, who reveals text messages proving Dakota had lied about their relationship.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Following Carrie's breakup with Aiden Shaw (John Corbett), the two had a brief fling before Duncan returned to London.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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According to the prince, the couple has been tuning into the political thriller Hostage — and, surprisingly, the hit reality dating show Love Is Blind.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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According to the rankings dated 30th December 2024, Daniil Medvedev, Casper Ruud Andrey Rublev and Grigor Dimitrov were all among the Top 10.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Romance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romance. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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