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a brief romantic relationship
an office romance that ended with hurt feelings on both sides
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Recent Examples of romances
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
These are all sideways romances for an uncertain time.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Let’s talk about the show’s romances.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
If the slow-burn romances between Jim and Pam and, eventually, Dwight and Angela gave the original series heart, The Paper establishes several workplace pairings immediately and plainly, accelerating their advancement.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Workplace romances are particularly problematic when direct reports are involved.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Its exploration of the pressures faced by young women in the workplace brings to mind The Bold Type (2017–2021) — complete with complicated office romances.
—EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
After years of high-profile romances and breakups, in the fall of 2023, Swift attended her first Kansas City Chiefs NFL game where tight end Travis Kelce was playing.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Amidst extravagant events and remarkable outings, the staff must navigate rivalries, romances and various obstacles to prove the viability of Vanderpump's vision for a full-scale hotel experience.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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There’s an audience for this film, for those who like their romances unsentimental and spare, politically conscious without overheaping the messaging.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
These are all sideways romances for an uncertain time.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Let’s talk about the show’s romances.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
If the slow-burn romances between Jim and Pam and, eventually, Dwight and Angela gave the original series heart, The Paper establishes several workplace pairings immediately and plainly, accelerating their advancement.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Workplace romances are particularly problematic when direct reports are involved.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Its exploration of the pressures faced by young women in the workplace brings to mind The Bold Type (2017–2021) — complete with complicated office romances.
—EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
After years of high-profile romances and breakups, in the fall of 2023, Swift attended her first Kansas City Chiefs NFL game where tight end Travis Kelce was playing.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Amidst extravagant events and remarkable outings, the staff must navigate rivalries, romances and various obstacles to prove the viability of Vanderpump's vision for a full-scale hotel experience.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for romances
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In the first lawsuit, the Justice Department blamed the January 7 Eaton Fire on faulty SCE power infrastructure or sparks from that infrastructure, causing the burning of nearly 8,000 acres in Angeles National Forest in Los Angeles County.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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When a chance meeting sparks a connection, their bond deepens, and secrets and holiday pressures force them to face what truly matters.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Georgia firebrand, who has been insistent that the United States stay out of affairs abroad, has attempted similar amendments to both the NDAA and appropriations bills in past years and recently, with no success.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Industry events are often staid affairs, full of long-winded speeches and by-the-numbers performances.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some were long-term and committed partnerships, others were in more casual relationships, and a few simply had occasional flings.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Gen Z’s distaste for dating apps and casual flings does not fully encompass their philosophy around spending.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
21 Aug. 2025
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On this historic estate stands the majestic Pollok House that dates to the 18th century.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The piece dates to the time of Harald Bluetooth, or Harald I, who is credited with the unification of Denmark during his rule from around the years 958 to 985, according to Britannica.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The official attends committee meetings and ensures members are complying with federal law and the correct protocols.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Marisa Jackson’s 10-year-old son, Maxwell, is in the fifth grade and attends public school.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Romances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romances. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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