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
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Doremus’s credits include Like Crazy and sci-fi romances Zoe and Equals.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Twenty-two seasons later, there have been plenty of promotions, romances, heartbreaks, and as all viewers know, catastrophic events.
—Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The move signals ambitions beyond the CEO romances and supernatural love triangles that have dominated the space.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
One major influence in the vibe shift was the free love movement, represented here by characters from some of the most memorable romances ever made—among them Breathless, West Side Story, and Annie Hall.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
And according to experts, that willingness and commitment often carry over into how someone navigates their real-world romances too.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 22 Oct. 2025
There are holiday romances, cowboy romances, hockey romances.
—Karen Ostergren, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
Both projects were romances about a couple living with the progressive genetic disease.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
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Although several early romances blossom, some misguided flubs send four sexy singles to the chopping block.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Doremus’s credits include Like Crazy and sci-fi romances Zoe and Equals.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Twenty-two seasons later, there have been plenty of promotions, romances, heartbreaks, and as all viewers know, catastrophic events.
—Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The move signals ambitions beyond the CEO romances and supernatural love triangles that have dominated the space.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
One major influence in the vibe shift was the free love movement, represented here by characters from some of the most memorable romances ever made—among them Breathless, West Side Story, and Annie Hall.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
And according to experts, that willingness and commitment often carry over into how someone navigates their real-world romances too.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 22 Oct. 2025
There are holiday romances, cowboy romances, hockey romances.
—Karen Ostergren, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
Both projects were romances about a couple living with the progressive genetic disease.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for romances
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Nathan Pamplin, the director of external affairs at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, told me the department estimates that sea-lion removal costs $203 for each fish saved—pricey, but no more expensive than other salmon-recovery efforts.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Vernon was extremely involved in both his son's business and personal affairs and often supervised Priscilla's stays at Graceland before they were married.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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While details of Gatwa’s character are not yet known, Erivo’s Jayne is described as a trailblazing fairy whose defiant streak sparks a rebellion.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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Quinten Post scored 14 points and Pat Spencer put in 10 with four assists as fellow sparks off the bench.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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After losing both her job and boyfriend, Jamie retreats to her small Texas hometown, where friends and flings from a fateful high school summer turn her life upside down.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
10 Dec. 2025
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With the addition of some younger flings (Jameela Jamil and Pierson Fode), chaos ensues and nothing goes to plan.—
Rachel Choy,
Refinery29,
1 Dec. 2025
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One video showing people tearing down a billboard image of Maduro dates as far back as July 2024.—
Lauren Fichten,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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An initial round of referendum money dates to 2018.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 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
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Fox News, which courts an older linear audience, has put new focus on its reach via YouTube, X, TikTok and Instagram, among other venues.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 Sep. 2025
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Harlow Berger now spends considerable time at the house of a friend and club soccer teammate, Nina Meyer, who attends Hill-Murray and whose parents have treated her as one of their own.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lisa Ann Walter attends the DIVAS Simply Singing!—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Romances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romances. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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