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romance

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(Entry 1 of 2)

a brief romantic relationship
  • an office romance that ended with hurt feelings on both sides

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romance

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Synonyms of romance (Entry 2 of 2)

as in spark, attend

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The first known use of romance was in the 14th century

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“Romance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romance. Accessed 20 Oct. 2020.

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