as in dreamers
one whose conduct is guided more by the image of perfection than by the real world
she's a hopeless romantic who believes that her one true love is somewhere waiting to be found
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Recent Examples of romantics
Now these two romantics, who remain at large, are being looked for by the Leicestershire Police.
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Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
This is a space for artists, dreamers, romantics, and those looking to step into a slice of old-world Paris.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
But Venegas’ parents were artists above all — photographers specifically, a trade now plied by Yvonne — and as such, romantics at heart and in practice.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
And for the hopeless romantics among us, there’s confessions of love, yearning, and unlikely lovers.
—De Elizabeth, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2026
For the romantics who fall fast and get attached quickly, the early stages of dating are rarely casual—and can feel as if they’re designed to hurt.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Mar. 2026
The classic, romantic tragedy is a must-see for romantics.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Feb. 2026
On one of the first few evenings with temperatures above freezing in New York City, romantics have huddled up indoors at Same Same Bar on 9th Avenue.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
They’re finished with single-stem gold rose decals, perfect for classic romantics.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
This is a space for artists, dreamers, romantics, and those looking to step into a slice of old-world Paris.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
But Venegas’ parents were artists above all — photographers specifically, a trade now plied by Yvonne — and as such, romantics at heart and in practice.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
And for the hopeless romantics among us, there’s confessions of love, yearning, and unlikely lovers.
—De Elizabeth, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2026
For the romantics who fall fast and get attached quickly, the early stages of dating are rarely casual—and can feel as if they’re designed to hurt.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Mar. 2026
The classic, romantic tragedy is a must-see for romantics.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Feb. 2026
On one of the first few evenings with temperatures above freezing in New York City, romantics have huddled up indoors at Same Same Bar on 9th Avenue.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
They’re finished with single-stem gold rose decals, perfect for classic romantics.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for romantics
dreamers
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Ronan faces threats from those looking to eliminate dreamers like him.—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Other repeat dreamers have been thwarted as well.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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“Romantics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romantics. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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