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as in exotic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual
she dreamed of meeting a tall, romantic stranger who would introduce her to a life of adventure
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as in impractical
having or marked by a tendency to be guided more by ideals than by reality
a workshop intended to disabuse would-be innkeepers of the romantic notion that running a bed-and-breakfast is easy
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as in dreamer
one whose conduct is guided more by the image of perfection than by the real world
she's a hopeless romantic who believes that her one true love is somewhere waiting to be found
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Recent Examples of romantic
Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
Fans have very strong opinions about whether Buck and Eddie’s relationship is platonic or romantic.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
The classic, romantic tragedy is a must-see for romantics.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The Scottish star broke out in Danny Boyle’s Trainspotting (1996), appearing later as the romantic foil to Patrick Dempsey in Made of Honor (2008) and, more recently, as the abusive father of Blake Lively’s character in It Ends With Us (2024).
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
Fans have very strong opinions about whether Buck and Eddie’s relationship is platonic or romantic.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Noun
The role demands range beyond the romantic.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
The classic, romantic tragedy is a must-see for romantics.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for romantic
Adjective
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The wall murals, filled with fantastical forest scenes dotted with exotic birds against a bright-blue background, all inspired by the work of turn-of-the-20th-century Newport artist Howard Gardiner Cushing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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The production version of the Ibex, which will be based on the all-wheel-drive Crafter variant, won’t look radically different from the concept, but there have been some tweaks following a year of testing in exotic locales like Iceland and the Fareo Islands, according to New Atlas.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Scientists typically test candidates one by one, making large-scale discovery impractical.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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And it’s set in a snowy wintertime, which would have been impractical and expensive in live action, but pays all kinds of benefits in terms of staging and mood.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Set during the Great Depression, this electrifying musical follows two dreamers whose desire for more leads them into legend and danger.—
Staff report,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Louisa May Alcott’s father, Bronson Alcott, was a Transcendentalist and a utopian dreamer whose grand plans left him unable to provide for his wife and children.—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The band played a rather strange/disturbing version of Happy Birthday, and Bilbo’s cake appeared before us.—
Gregg Kilday,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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One monitor shows guitarist Jonny Greenwood manipulating a strange electronic device exuding tangled wires; another loops footage of a burning building.—
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Keep it practical instead of idealistic or overly influenced by outside opinions.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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The most idealistic former President was surely Jimmy Carter, whose projects ranged from building housing for the poor to battling to eradicate guinea-worm disease in Africa.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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These are soccer’s two legendary, aging-yet-still-marvelous rivals, their fight against time adding a sentimental pathos.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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These marvelous, magical creatures that live in the ocean.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Louisa May Alcott’s father, Bronson Alcott, was a Transcendentalist and a utopian dreamer whose grand plans left him unable to provide for his wife and children.—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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After the war, the two of them set about establishing a utopian farming colony, based on equality and reclaiming the land for common use.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The Hawaii Royal Chapel, complete with a romantic gazebo, offers a picturesque setting for weddings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Along the creek, an outdoor dining patio and a picturesque willow tree with a swing are found.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
7 May 2026
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“Romantic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romantic. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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