as in dating
the series of social engagements shared by a couple looking to get married
a long-married couple who look back on their whirlwind courtship with fondness and laughter
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The Dylan character and the one based on real-life girlfriend Suze Rotolo go see a revival movie early in their courtship, then reenact a moment from it in a bittersweet farewell at the climax of this film.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
Many of the details of that courtship, which went on for months, have never been reported before.
—Cecilia Kang, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
On the island, her only companions are the sea, the birds and a somewhat random sampling of her husband’s diaries, one of which includes his thoughts at the start of their courtship.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
The team recorded dozens of the native birds gathering around to perform their courtship—showing off their bright feathers, smooth moves and grunting calls.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
Many of the details of that courtship, which went on for months, have never been reported before.
—Cecilia Kang, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
On the island, her only companions are the sea, the birds and a somewhat random sampling of her husband’s diaries, one of which includes his thoughts at the start of their courtship.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
The team recorded dozens of the native birds gathering around to perform their courtship—showing off their bright feathers, smooth moves and grunting calls.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Courtship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtship. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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