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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One of the new regime’s first major deals was to woo the Duffer Brothers away from Netflix, offering them the chance to make culture-defining movies for theaters in a way Netflix would’ve been reluctant to offer.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Oct. 2025
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Independence dries up Meanwhile in Independence, council members are hoping that local businesses will be able to woo fans downtown without extending liquor license hours.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 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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The potential use of AI in esports — or competitive gaming — has sparked debate, however.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 Nov. 2025
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Several pardons and commutations issued by former President Joe Biden sparked controversy.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2025.
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