speed dating
noun
: an event at which each participant converses individually with all the prospective partners for a few minutes in order to select those with whom dates are desired
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Speaking of the speed dating scene… people have asked me about the movie.
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Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2025
Beginning with the speed dating rounds in the March 20 premiere episode, John and Samantha had a rather playful first encounter, leading him to pick her for the first, solo overnight date at his Missouri farm.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Their story: While many fans were devastated to see James struggle with speed dating, his connection with Shelley Hassell has more than made up for his lack of prior matches.
—Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Some of us aren’t keen on meeting our future husband at a nightclub or beach club, so more singles’ mixers and speed dating events would be amazing.
—Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
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Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2025
Beginning with the speed dating rounds in the March 20 premiere episode, John and Samantha had a rather playful first encounter, leading him to pick her for the first, solo overnight date at his Missouri farm.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Their story: While many fans were devastated to see James struggle with speed dating, his connection with Shelley Hassell has more than made up for his lack of prior matches.
—Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Some of us aren’t keen on meeting our future husband at a nightclub or beach club, so more singles’ mixers and speed dating events would be amazing.
—Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for speed dating
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“Speed dating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speed%20dating. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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