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Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez cozy up during romantic Central Park stroll

Love is in the air.

Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez were photographed on a romantic stroll through New York City’s Central Park Thursday.

The newly reunited couple walked arm-in-arm as they made their way through the iconic urban oasis, as seen in photos obtained by TMZ.

Both dressed casually, with the pop star in an all-black ensemble and nude-colored headband with her hair in a messy bun. Alvarez, however, spiced things up with camo pants, a sleeveless black T-shirt and a blue New York Knicks hat.

Ricky Alvarez and Ariana Grande attend The Creators Party, Presented by Spotify.

Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez (seen here in February 2016) were photographed on a romantic stroll in Central Park Thursday. John Shearer

Ariana Grande performs on stage with her backing dancer and rumored boyfriend Ricky Alvarez.

The newly reunited couple (seen here in June 2015) walked arm-in-arm through the iconic New York City landmark. FilmMagic

The duo was also joined by a pup who looked strikingly similar to the “Side to Side” singer’s beloved dog Toulouse.

During their park adventure, Grande’s arm was wrapped around Alvarez’s waist and her former backup dancer’s arm was draped over her shoulder.

As Page Six previously reported, the former flames recently decided to give romance another shot.

“Ariana has rekindled things with Ricky, but she isn’t rushing back into the relationship,” a source told us. “She has a lot on her plate at the moment and is still incredibly busy with her tour schedule, so they’re taking things one step at a time.”

Ariana Grande taking a mirror selfie while wearing a black lace dress.

Page Six previously reported Grande (seen here in an Instagram selfie) and Alvarez had “rekindled” things but weren’t “rushing back into the relationship.” arianagrande/Instagram

Singer Ariana Grande and dancer Ricky Alvarez walk with luggage at Haneda Airport in Tokyo.

A source told us the former flames (seen here in April 2016) are “taking things one step at a time.” GC Images

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“Ricky has remained close with Ariana’s family over the years, and that’s something she really appreciates,” the insider continued. “He has also made an effort to show up and support her while she’s on tour, which hasn’t gone unnoticed.”

Our source added that they are “enjoying spending time together again and seeing where things go without putting too much pressure on the relationship.”

A representative for Grande didn’t immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment at the time.

Grande, 33, and Alvarez, 35, first sparked dating rumors when they were spotted hanging out with a group of friends at an Austin, Texas, restaurant in late June for the Grammy winner’s birthday.

Ariana Grande, Ricky Alvarez, and another man carrying Whole Foods grocery bags.

Grande and Alvarez were photographed on a Whole Foods grocery run during the Fourth of July weekend in the pop star’s hometown of Boca Raton, Florida (as seen here). BACKGRID

Ariana Grande, Ricky Alvarez, and a third person shopping for groceries at Whole Foods.

This outing (seen here again) came after they were spotted hanging out at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, for Grande’s birthday in late June. BACKGRID

They were then photographed on a Whole Foods grocery run during the Fourth of July weekend in Grande’s hometown of Boca Raton, Florida.

At a recent stop on her “Eternal Sunshine” tour in New York City, Grande made a pointed lyric change to her hit song “Thank U, Next,” that ignited her fanbase.

The 2018 tune — during which she name-drops several of her former boyfriends — features a lyric about Alvarez that originally goes, “Wrote some songs about Ricky / Now I listen and laugh.”

Ariana Grande performs on stage with dancer Ricky Alvarez.

Grande recently made a pointed lyric change to her 2018 song “Thank U, Next” that led her fans to believe she was back with Alvarez. (They’re seen here in May 2015.) GC Images

Ariana Grande performing on stage, wearing a lavender two-piece outfit, holding a microphone.

Grande and Alvarez (seen here in September 2015) dated briefly between 2015 and 2016, having met when he was a backup dancer on her Honeymoon Tour. WireImage

But during the July 13 show at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, a viral social media clip showed that she sang, “Wrote some songs about Ricky / We always find our way back.”

The “Wicked” actress and Alvarez dated briefly between 2015 and 2016, having met when the latter joined Grande on her Honeymoon Tour as a backup dancer.

Their second chance comes on the heels of Grande’s split from Ethan Slater after three years of dating.

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