romances 1 of 2

noun

plural of romance
as in affairs
a brief romantic relationship an office romance that ended with hurt feelings on both sides

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verb

present tense third-person singular of romance
as in sparks

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Recent Examples of romances
Noun
Their relationship lasted approximately a year, during which the comedian publicly expressed his love for her and said their connection felt different from his previous romances. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026 Mary also bears the more compelling of the two romances, as her burgeoning connection is saddled with the intrigue of her thorny desires, misplaced in a man looking to possess what money can’t buy. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2026 Studwell previously directed vertical romances Baby, Just Say Yes! — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026 Meanwhile, the women navigate new romances, old flames and ongoing drama with rival attorney Carrington Lane (Sarah Paulson). — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026 In an era of situationships and playing it cool, Jane Austen’s timeless romances are making the case for wearing your heart on your sleeve. — Josh Lora, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026 And many, perhaps understandably, choose to escape into romances involving elves and hockey players. — Julia Vitale, airmail.news, 29 Oct. 2026 But romances, especially of the sort SJM has written in the past, usually develop through tropes, such as enemies-to-lovers or second-chance romance. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026 Seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady has had many public romances, including with Blue Bloods actress Bridget Moynahan, who welcomed his first son, Jack. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 28 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for romances
  1. affairs
  2. sparks
  3. flings
  4. woos
  5. dates
  6. courts
  7. attends
Noun
  • Putin was accompanied by his foreign policy adviser, Yuri Ushakov, and his envoy for international economic affairs, Kirill Dmitriev.
    — Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Its earnings land on the same day that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned from the company he co-founded after multiple scandals involving extramarital affairs.
    — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of affairs
Verb
  • Nvidia scandal sparks calls for export curbs The potential ouster of Nvidia’s CEO could lead to a tightening of US controls on the sale of cutting-edge semiconductor technology to China.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Continue reading … NATION IN CHAOS — Fires erupt, storefronts smashed as massive strike sparks riots across Spain.
    — , FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of sparks
Noun
  • Before Harry and Markle were together, the royal was spotted with many girlfriends and brief flings over the years.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Puppy love and summer flings abound when Tom Holland's Peter Parker goes on a European vacation to spend quality time with his crush MJ (Zendaya) and instead gets thrown into a few international incidents.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of flings
Verb
  • There was a very enthusiastic response to the movie in the room, with Cruz and Bardem sharing hugs during the applause and woos from the crowd.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The iconic destination woos visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and a unique network of bridges and canals linking neighborhoods across the Venetian lagoon.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of woos
Verb
  • The singles will be divided and hosted in two group dates in capital city Helsinki and Tampere located in Europe’s largest lake district, Finland’s Lakeland region.
    — Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Clifton’s, the famed institution that dates to 1935, once a Depression-era oasis designed to look like a woodsy, Northern California lodge, has quietly started operating again after years of post-pandemic fits and starts.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of dates
Verb
  • The show sought to expand norms of representation—a project whose sincerity all but courts the cringeworthy—with artists hell-bent on deconstructing the drive for beauty, including Orlan, Sara Cwynar, Juno Calypso, and Haley Morris-Cafiero.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The regulator’s move comes as the country courts new mining investment, including from the US, and seeks to ensure that Congolese partners genuinely own and help run the businesses supplying its mines, in line with its laws.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of courts
Verb
  • Charlotte parents seek answers about mold Sasha Vater, whose son attends Chantilly Montessori, said her concerns began when his teacher unexpectedly left her job just days before classes started in August.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Abdullah, now 16, attends another high school in Orange County, Habbas said.
    — Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of attends

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“Romances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romances. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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