as in affaire
a brief romantic relationship
an office romance that ended with hurt feelings on both sides
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Recent Examples of romance
David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The couple first sparked dating rumors in September 2023, before confirming their romance by stepping out hand-in-hand in New York City the following month.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Katie Jackson, Robb Report, 9 July 2024
Remember, Rob Pelinka romanced Redick early in the search, but then suddenly changed direction and threw $70 million at Connecticut mastermind Dan Hurley.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
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Pop star Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce became one of the hottest celebrity couples after going public with their romance in September 2023.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The couple first sparked dating rumors in September 2023, before confirming their romance by stepping out hand-in-hand in New York City the following month.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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What to Do While parts of the Palace of Versailles’ park will be closed for events, the museum, gardens and The Grand Trianon—where the Sun King romanced his mistress—will remain open.
—Katie Jackson, Robb Report, 9 July 2024
Remember, Rob Pelinka romanced Redick early in the search, but then suddenly changed direction and threw $70 million at Connecticut mastermind Dan Hurley.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
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The Biden administration tried to woo the working class with subsidies and stimulus, but there is no economic solution to what is primarily a crisis of respect.David Brooks, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The big picture: Trump has been trying to woo disenchanted Latino men and Native American voters — crucial parts of the Democratic coalition — but the effort was hurt after the New York rally.Russell Contreras, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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However, the boyfriend eventually had an affair with another girl.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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But the kind of welcome the superyacht community received during Red Sea Week was a one-time affair.Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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This not only sparks creativity but also results in tangible items to enjoy throughout the season.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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With conditions like this, more fires could be sparking across the country even late into autumn.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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However, according to social media, Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick, JD Vance, had a memorable fling with one of his roommates— a couch in his Appalachian home growing up.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2024
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Where to watch: Netflix ‘Lonely Planet’ In the romantic drama, a posh writers' retreat is the setting for a May-December fling.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Another from South Africa shows a ballot dated April 27, 1994, the first election in the country in which every race was allowed to participate.R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In February 2024, a source confirmed to PEOPLE that Bündchen and Valente have been dating since June 2023.Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Romance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romance. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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