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
By blending family drama, steamy romances, and picturesque lakeside views, the series has captured millions of viewers and even secured an early season 2 renewal. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026 Then there are the theatergoers, which at this theater means those who appreciate classic romances and comedies but are also not afraid of new works. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for romances
  1. affairs
  2. sparks
  3. flings
  4. woos
  5. dates
  6. courts
  7. attends
Noun
  • Another professor listed as an expert on the Burke Institute’s website was Susan Ariel Aaronson, a professor of international affairs at George Washington University.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Smith worked as a political affairs officer for the United Nations in Afghanistan from 2015 to 2018 before serving as an Afghanistan analyst for the International Crisis Group.
    — Laurel Miller, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of affairs
Verb
  • The illusion of molten steel was basically water and mineral oil mixed with a little powdered sugar; creative lighting and heaters placed below the cameras—plus a few CGI sparks in the background—did the rest.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • She's tasked with completing the mercurial master's unfinished works, though Lori and Julian's relationship sparks needed connection and redemption for each.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • While the House of Representatives has an active staff election observer program that dates to the 1980s, this year will see the first-ever Senate election observer program.
    — Eric McDaniel, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Visitors can see the Whitall House, which dates to 1748 and served as a field hospital in the days after the battle, and the earthen remains of Fort Mercer.
    — Jennifer Janofsky, The Conversation, 28 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
  • Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, district judge of the US District Court for the Northern District of California, attends a panel discussion at the annual American Bar Association (ABA) Antitrust Spring Meeting in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2025.
    — Jeffrey Kopp, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Rooted in raw reality but told through poetic fiction, James Baldwin’s masterwork attends a day in the life of 14-year-old John Grimes and the awakenings, histories, and stories that shape his life.
    — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of attends

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“Romances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romances. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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