romance
noun
a novel, movie, or genre of popular fiction in which characters fall in love or begin a romantic relationship (often used attributively).
romances
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present tense formof romance (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Gamers could marry villagers in Harvest Moon in 1996, shape emotional storylines in Final Fantasy VII and pursue more complex romances in role-playing games like Baldur's Gate II.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
The “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” “The Mask” and “Bruce Almighty” star also had romances with singer Linda Ronstadt, Oscar winner Renée Zellweger, and actor-model Jenny McCarthy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
A treat for anyone who loves a little wordplay: Can you think of an 11-letter phrase that describes some curries or romances?
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
Still to come: more BookTok favorites, more romances, the hotly anticipated “Summer I Turned Pretty” movie and a TV adaptation of romantasy series “Fourth Wing.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
But in the filling-up dance floor of Kayode’s party, she was jolted by a small truth in those romances.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
