as in affairs
a brief romantic relationship
an office romance that ended with hurt feelings on both sides
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Recent Examples of romances
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
There are television romances—and then there is Outlander.
—Carly Witteman, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Grey's Anatomy has weathered nearly two decade's worth of medical emergencies and whirlwind romances, but not without a few casualties along the way.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
And while the first half of this season felt overstuffed with subplots, its second half settles more evenly into all of them, including the woes and romances of both London’s elite and its more lower-class members.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
For example, users can wager on the Super Bowl or which celebrity romances might fall apart.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
For much of the genre, there has been little recognizable gay culture in M/M romances.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Morally Gray marks the first release under Quinn Features, Quinn’s new banner for elevated, premium audio romances narrated by highly requested rising talent.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Successful romances star at least one looker.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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The Australian singer opened up about his romances with Kylie Jenner, Gigi Hadid, and Miley Cyrus in a March 10 interview.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
There are television romances—and then there is Outlander.
—Carly Witteman, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Grey's Anatomy has weathered nearly two decade's worth of medical emergencies and whirlwind romances, but not without a few casualties along the way.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
And while the first half of this season felt overstuffed with subplots, its second half settles more evenly into all of them, including the woes and romances of both London’s elite and its more lower-class members.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
For example, users can wager on the Super Bowl or which celebrity romances might fall apart.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
For much of the genre, there has been little recognizable gay culture in M/M romances.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Morally Gray marks the first release under Quinn Features, Quinn’s new banner for elevated, premium audio romances narrated by highly requested rising talent.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Successful romances star at least one looker.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for romances
Noun
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James Cramer is president emeritus of The School for Field Studies and was executive director for corporate affairs at the University of Maryland Global Campus.—
James Cramer,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
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Nearly 17 years after Michael Jackson died, the King of Pop’s will remains in flux — beyond Branca and McClain being confirmed to oversee the estate — and many of his affairs still are entangled a near-record length probate court battle.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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Each of the pitchers who worked in the previous day’s game has the chance to talk about his performance, and that sparks a discussion among the whole group.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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The odyssey sparks no miracle but, yes, a collective rebirth.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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The haphazard plot twists itself into knots to include Jeremy Pope’s unfortunately eponymous character, before moving on to far shorter flings with equally monotonous cast members.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2026
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Skarsgård played one of Donna’s former flings, Bill, in both films.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As the President insults allies, woos dictators, and spurns long-standing commitments, Rubio has to convince his counterparts that America will not entirely abandon its friends.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Congress is meant to approve an annual authorization bill to set NASA’s priorities and an appropriations bill that allocates money, but the former is often neglected; the most recent finalized NASA authorization bill dates to 2022.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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Court dates for the Hoggs were not scheduled as of Friday.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the go-short approach courts big risks.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The ensemble cast includes Ellie Bamber as Eleanor’s sister, Beatrice, and Ed Suter as Edward’s loyal squire Richard, who courts Beatrice amid the escalating tragedy.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Son of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba Khamenei, attends a demonstration to mark Jerusalem day in Tehran.—
Garrett Downs,Azhar Sukri,Emma Graham,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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The 6-year-old attends the California School for the Deaf in Fremont, said Thurmond, who condemned the deportation.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Romances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romances. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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