love interest
Americannoun
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a person (especially in fiction) presented as a romantic partner or potential romantic partner.
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the romantic subplot in a work of fiction.
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The “Practical Magic 2” cast also includes Xolo Maridueña, who plays Kylie’s seemingly ill-fated love interest, and Solly McLeod.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
The 42-year-old rose to millennial fame as the dark prince of “The Hills,” playing the love interest of his now-wife, Heidi Montag.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Roco is “Hell Grind’s” protagonist, who journeys through a dystopian wasteland to save his fellow thief and love interest Lulu.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
This included love interest MJ, played by Holland's real life partner Zendaya, who is set to reprise her role.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
Art3mis played a note-perfect Columbia, and I had the honor of playing her undead love interest, Eddie.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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