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 of courtship
Sabrina Carpenter had a recent courtship that lasted weeks — but her fans will only get to see 30 seconds’ worth.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
That idea resonates with Barnes, who sees parallels between pigeon courtship and human relationships.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Historically speaking, the era that inspired Julia Quinn to write eight Bridgerton books was governed by countless rules governing courtship.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Season 2’s courtship of Anthony and Kate (Simone Ashley) riffs on The Taming of the Shrew.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
That idea resonates with Barnes, who sees parallels between pigeon courtship and human relationships.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Historically speaking, the era that inspired Julia Quinn to write eight Bridgerton books was governed by countless rules governing courtship.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Season 2’s courtship of Anthony and Kate (Simone Ashley) riffs on The Taming of the Shrew.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtship
Noun
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Some siblings are inseparable, talking daily and sharing even the most TMI dating updates.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Feb. 2026
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Guests are guaranteed to speak to at least 10 people and continue the conversations during a singles mixer after the speed dating concludes.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The film vaguely follows the basic outline of the first half of the novel, heavily streamlining the twisted tale of family strife and generational trauma into a more conventional tragic romance centered squarely on Catherine and Heathcliff.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Alongside the continued dominance of genre packages, such as horror, action and thrillers, more films about relationships and romance have hit the market, hoping to make buyers’ hearts (and budgets) flutter.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Courtship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtship. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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