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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romances

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verb

present tense third-person singular of romance
as in sparks

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Recent Examples of romances
Noun
Now, as our influence contracts, the world returns to its old romances. — Robert Stone, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 Marshals is back with more explosions, missing children and rural romances. — Peter White, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 In between came a whirlwind of romances, reunions, breakups, and weddings—all punctuated by some extraordinary gems. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 Then there are the theatergoers, which at this theater means those who appreciate classic romances and comedies but are also not afraid of new works. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026 So, the couple made sure their on-screen romances never translated to off screen. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Annie’s romances with Rory (Daniel Quinn-Toye) and Ellis (Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie) are left up in the air. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 At the heart of the show, there are several strong romances that — in success — would carry on over three seasons. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026 Pulley’s latest balances macro stakes with delightful burgeoning romances and connections between unlikely allies thrown together against the unbelievable. — Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for romances
  1. affairs
  2. sparks
  3. flings
  4. woos
  5. dates
  6. courts
  7. attends
Noun
  • In addition to tying up first responders, data center fires are costly affairs for taxpayers, as property tax abatements mean nearby residents — not data center owners — can be the ones fronting the bill whenever the fire company gets a call.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Journalists report on governmental affairs and act as watchdogs, exposing abuse and corruption.
    — Kenneth Michael White, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of affairs
Verb
  • There’s always the chance Saturday’s unlikely resurrection sparks a big step forward.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Continue reading … FIELD OF FURY — Midwest pumpkin patch sparks outrage with Charlie Kirk corn maze tribute.
    — , FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 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
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of woos
Verb
  • Notably for Monticello, the stone Putah Creek Bridge that dates to 1896, submerged deep under Lake Berryessa, has been visited by SCUBA divers.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The term wire house dates to an era when large brokerage firms connected their offices to exchanges and one another through private telegraph—and later telephone—wires.
    — Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of dates
Verb
  • But while the BlackWidow courts a crowd more interested in cracking open their keyboards for DIY tweaks, the Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8K targets gamers who want fast inputs and faster reaction times.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026
  • One night in April when the boy playing Orlando was home sick and Jamie was waiting for Adele in their private coital chamber, Bromley kept her late to work on the scene where Orlando courts Rosalind playing Ganymede playing Rosalind.
    — Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Definition of courts
Verb
  • Jordan, a 6-foot-7, 225-pound senior small forward from Nashville, attends Prolific Prep in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Streatfeild’s inspiration was her sister Sterling, who was a tailback and free safety and now attends Vanderbilt.
    — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of attends

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