love interest
noun
a person (especially in fiction) presented as a romantic partner or potential romantic partner.
love interests
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pluralof love interest.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Adapted from Elle Kennedy’s book series, this show, already renewed for a second season, follows a college hockey team and its love interests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
It’s no coincidence that most of Henry’s female leads, and many of the love interests, are “book people.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2025
Released in 1993, “Sleepless in Seattle” starred Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan as long-distance love interests and earned two Oscar nominations, for original screenplay and original song.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2024
Like Rooney's other novels, chapters alternate from the point of views of different characters, but one person whose point of view isn't written about is Naomi, one of Peter's love interests.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2024
Jonah decided to apply his brainpower to Katherine’s list instead of her love interests.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
