1
as in affaire
a brief romantic relationship
the tabloids feel obliged to keep us informed of the love affairs of celebrities, whether we care to know or not
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as in liking
positive regard for something
a group of young men united by their love affair with the muscle car
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Italians have enjoyed a love affair with bitter flavors for centuries (their aperitivos and digestivos) and drink bitter liqueurs like Campari and Fernet Branca as a matter of course, but to the uninitiated, Campari’s flagship cocktail, the inimitable Negroni, is too aggressive.
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Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 21 June 2025
Knapp’s depiction of addiction as a doomed love affair struck home.
—Melissa Febos, The Atlantic, 9 June 2025
With this in mind, today is a delightful day for a secret love affair or a hidden little flirtation.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
His love affairs and his public disputes were legendary.
—Christopher Bollen, Vulture, 5 June 2025
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Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 21 June 2025
Knapp’s depiction of addiction as a doomed love affair struck home.
—Melissa Febos, The Atlantic, 9 June 2025
With this in mind, today is a delightful day for a secret love affair or a hidden little flirtation.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
His love affairs and his public disputes were legendary.
—Christopher Bollen, Vulture, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
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Avs coach Jared Bednar took a bit of a liking to him last year before the suspension.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
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Neeson recalls taking an immediate liking to the idea of starring in a Naked Gun reboot.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
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Left to right, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Indian minister of external affairs, and Dev Pragad, Newsweek CEO, speak onstage during a Newsweek Exclusive Fireside Chat With Indian Minister Of External Affairs, at 1 World Trade Center on June 30 in New York City.—
Jennifer Cunningham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Turner spent a decade in Indiana, but the NBA's two-time blocks leader seemed to be at an impasse with his state of affairs in Indianapolis.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Condado Vanderbilt has ruled over the sands of Condado for more than a century, embodying all the elegance and beauty of a property that once welcomed the likes of the John F. Kennedy and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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At the moment, the Lakers would appear a one-round-and-done playoff team in the West, when considering the likes of the Thunder, Rockets, Nuggets and Timberwolves.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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And will Adam and Seema’s fling turn into something more?—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
10 July 2025
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The list of celebs that were also on the yacht included Martha Stewart, Kendall Jenner, Naomi Campbell, Kate Hudson, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Anitta, Tessa Thompson, and even Brady’s old fling Irina Shayk.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 July 2025
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His middle name is shared with the son and heir of Parzival, the knight of the Holy Grail in German Arthurian romance.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Written and created by Girls autour Dunham, the show is loosely based on her own romance with husband and series co-creator, Luis Felber.—
Katie Mannion,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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His hunger for movies and TV series is only matched by his love for video games.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
12 July 2025
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What was special about Dope Folks — and a testament to Kuester's knowledge and love of music — was its mission of seeking out and reissuing rare rap records.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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His eyes have cleared, and his appetite is growing.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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As someone who’s witnessed the growing appetite for ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)-friendly buildings, this move feels like a step backward.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
5 July 2025
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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affair. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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