Thesaurus results for COURTSHIP

courtship

noun

ˈkȯrt-ˌship

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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Recent Examples on the Web When that play concerns courtship, practice makes perfect. —

Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2024 The series does an excellent job of reconciling world events with the personal goings-on of Britain’s royal family, concluding with the death of Prince Diana and the courtship of Prince William and Kate Middleton. —

Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2024 According to the study, 96% of Phoenix-area Zoomers favor traditional in-person courtship methods over dating apps. —

Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 17 Aug. 2024 After a short courtship and engagement, Martina and John wed in May 1988 and later welcomed three children together. —

Emily J. Shiffer, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for courtship

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