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romanticism

[roh-man-tuh-siz-uhm] / roʊˈmæn təˌsɪz əm /




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Eisenhower may not have had Churchill’s romanticism, but part of his greatness was his capacity for restraint.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

Puccini’s melodic gift in works like “La Bohème” and “Tosca” captured emotional intensity and sweeping romanticism.

From Salon Feb. 6, 2026

The group’s atmospheric sound and heart-on-sleeve romanticism have become touchstones for a wide variety of acts, from tranquil dream-poppers to loud and demonstrative emo-punks.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 2, 2026

Any mention of "DNA" is usually laced with romanticism.

From BBC Jan. 8, 2026

A strong streak of romanticism runs through mathematics, manifesting itself most clearly in the most fundamental areas of mathematics, number theory and logic.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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