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
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 As campers vie for the chance to open for their favorite band, tensions rise and friendships are tested — leading to unexpected alliances, revelations, and romances. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 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 Set in Texas Hill Country, the modern Western follows interconnected families and their rivalries and romances. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 This was years before Yorn would get wrapped up in his own Hollywood romances with stars like Winona Ryder and got his own chance on set, making an acting debut in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon in 2023. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 23 July 2026 The series’ logline suggests the media diet of Daily Show writers has recently included not only very serious news reports but also spicy vertical romances. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for romances
  1. affairs
  2. sparks
  3. flings
  4. woos
  5. dates
  6. courts
  7. attends
Noun
  • The outlet, which receives about 65% of its funding through the Defense Department, has long prided itself on its editorial independence from the public affairs apparatus at the Pentagon.
    — Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Will Kinzel, a former aide to John Boehner, the Republican House Speaker, joined as head of government affairs in 2024.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of affairs
Verb
  • On March 16, 2025, sparks from indoor fireworks hit the ceiling of the Pulse nightclub in Kočani, North Macedonia.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The event also sparks discussion about potential upsets, given recent surprising results in the sport.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sparks
Noun
  • 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
  • From short-term flings to longstanding love stories, nepo babies have a way of gravitating toward one another.
    — Ayana Herndon, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Definition of flings
Verb
  • 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
  • Or consider the Miasma theory, which dates all the way back to Ancient Greece and was a popular contagious disease model throughout the Middle Ages.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • And for anyone who dates a widow or widower, Kloots explained that reality needs to be understood from the start.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 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
  • Mariela, who regularly attends her husband’s meetings, joined in, making comments about Corben’s wife.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In the limited series, the cast attends a fan convention where they get caught up in a dangerous life-imitating-art situation — a premise drawing comparisons to the beloved sci-fi comedy Galaxy Quest.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of attends

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