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
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
In contrast to the flashy newness of One Vanderbilt, the observation deck at 30 Rock has old-school romance.
—Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Anthony Geary, the thoughtful General Hospital actor who as the complex Luke Spencer raped and romanced Genie Francis’ Laura Webber Baldwin on the way to an unprecedented eight Daytime Emmy Awards and soap opera superstardom, has died.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 15 Dec. 2025
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Noun
As Cameron adjusts to life in Sowell Bay (more bonding with Ethan, who is a little hung up on Tova, plus his own potential romance with Avery, played by a peppy Sofia Black-D’Elia), Tova starts to inch her way out of it.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
In contrast to the flashy newness of One Vanderbilt, the observation deck at 30 Rock has old-school romance.
—Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026
Verb
In 1973, Boyd had an affair with Ronnie Wood, while Harrison did the same with Wood’s wife, and Harrison also later romanced Ringo Starr’s wife, Maureen Cox.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Anthony Geary, the thoughtful General Hospital actor who as the complex Luke Spencer raped and romanced Genie Francis’ Laura Webber Baldwin on the way to an unprecedented eight Daytime Emmy Awards and soap opera superstardom, has died.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for romance
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Still, Chad and Lori had an immediate attraction to each other and began having an affair.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Meanwhile, a committee of Palestinian technocrats nominated to govern Gaza’s day-to-day affairs have yet to enter the enclave, said people close to the committee.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Acquiring sports teams and land For much of his life a partying roustabout who wooed beautiful women, the lean, mustachioed sportsman married three times.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Acquiring sports teams and land For much of his life a partying roustabout who wooed beautiful women with a roguish charm, the lean, mustachioed sportsman married three times.—
David Bauder,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Julia Fox channeled spring fling queen energy and vintage vibes in Betsey Johnson for the 2026 Accessories Council Excellence Awards on Tuesday night in New York City.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Some other royal biographers believe Elizabeth also cheated, perhaps in response to Philip’s flings.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 May 2026
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His goal sparked wild celebrations inside St Mary’s, none more so than in the press box, where Southampton’s analysts, doing the opposite of keeping a low profile amid the allegations levelled at the club, were enthusiastically bouncing around.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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No Mow May sparks conversations about bee conservation.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
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Though Kneeland largely kept his personal life private, Mancera had shared photos with the late NFL player on social media dating back to at least 2022, including several posts supporting him during his second season with the Cowboys.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Following the couple's split, Perry dated rock singer John Mayer, as well as English actor Orlando Bloom.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“Romance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romance. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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