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
The elder sisters’ romances with good (George MacKay as Edward Ferrars) and bad men (Frank Dillane as John Willoughby). — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 Composed of 160 photographs taken across the past seven decades by 118 photographers, the show suggests the jobs, romances, family life, and lazy afternoons that could have been his. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026 But the city soon turns her plans upside down as Julia becomes drawn into a new job, a new life and two unexpected romances. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 There are sure to be galley meltdowns, messy romances and power struggles. — Shivani Gonzalez, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Depending on her tastes, her shelf might feature sharp social commentary, sweeping romances, gothic mysteries, groundbreaking science fiction, or unforgettable stories about women challenging the expectations placed upon them. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for romances
  1. affairs
  2. sparks
  3. flings
  4. woos
  5. dates
  6. courts
  7. attends
Noun
  • City and county cultural affairs officials presented complementary efforts.
    — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach and current NBC Sports NFL analyst Mike Tomlin offered his perspective on what a players-only meeting can signal about a team’s state of affairs.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of affairs
Verb
  • Nothing sparks joy and jumpstarts the Christmas season like a food advent calendar.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
  • This one, steeped in milk and cream, sparks off the roof of your mouth with a gentle chile burn and the pleasantly numbing zap of cloves.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 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
  • Carlotta plans to release the films in France theatrically and on Blu-ray, with individual release dates yet to be announced.
    — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The grave dates to a period when people were transitioning from hunting and gathering to living in permanent settlements, farming and raising livestock, according to officials.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of dates
Verb
  • The regulator’s move comes as the country courts new mining investment, including from the US, and seeks to ensure that Congolese partners genuinely own and help run the businesses supplying its mines, in line with its laws.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But the edge of the nation also courts natural disasters, including mudslides, earthquakes and wildfires.
    — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of courts
Verb
  • Whether the man who holds the other seat attends the rally, however, is unclear.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Beth Kaiserman, who regularly attends the meditation group, sees the cemetery as a chance to demystify death.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of attends

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“Romances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romances. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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