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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verb

present tense third-person singular of romance
as in sparks

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Recent Examples of romances
Noun
For the latest installment of Vogue’s Required Reading series, Hoover rounds up some of the books that most inspired her own work—Verity in particular—from romances to thrillers and beyond. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 These are impossible romances, complicated and spiritually incestuous, which perhaps explains why Alex so often seems unbothered by them. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026 Just as much as the fantasy sequences, hospital romances play a big part in the beloved comedy’s plotlines. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026 The series comes as audiences have become more and more enamored with romances set at the skating rink. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026 There would have been more room to let the romances simmer, to explore the nuances of each friendship, to flesh out some of the supporting characters. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026 The four romances are bittersweet, about love that is marked by melancholy, ends too soon, or never got a chance to begin. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026 Their relationship quickly became one of his most high-profile romances. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 Now, as our influence contracts, the world returns to its old romances. — Robert Stone, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for romances
  1. affairs
  2. sparks
  3. flings
  4. woos
  5. dates
  6. courts
  7. attends
Noun
  • According to Marlee Lossing, Sweet Tomatoes’ director of corporate affairs, the company has been working on a revival since the chain’s acquisition in 2020.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Through their conversations while in transit, Chidgasornpongse slowly uncoils the affairs haunting each character, from the seemingly quotidian to the most profound.
    — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of affairs
Verb
  • Bruno and Drake Confront Each Other As the flirtatious energy between Karol and Bruno and Karol and Drake continues to heat up and sparks dating rumors, both men have made their interest clear.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Invaders may have finished off some of the great ancient civilizations, but only after they had been weakened by drought, famine, disease, flooding and internal divisions that catastrophe often sparks.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 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
  • There was a very enthusiastic response to the movie in the room, with Cruz and Bardem sharing hugs during the applause and woos from the crowd.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of woos
Verb
  • In June, the group opened a series of arena dates ahead of Turnpike Troubadours and Muscadine Bloodline.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The Latinxorcists’ origin dates to February 2022, after Chavez met co-founders Alfredo Hernandez and Ricardo Martinez at a virtual screenwriters mixer.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of dates
Verb
  • But the edge of the nation also courts natural disasters, including mudslides, earthquakes and wildfires.
    — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Carney courts a familiar crowd Few people know this crowd better than Carney.
    — Rob Gillies, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of courts
Verb
  • What will be intriguing is who from City's ownership or board attends the Liverpool game.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Rodriguez, who attends some re-sees as a spectator and others as a buyer, hopes that more brands will start to separate time slots, so that buyers and editors can better do their jobs, as creators capture their content.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of attends

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“Romances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romances. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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