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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Recent Examples of love affair
Duplicity, directed by Tony Gilroy, follows two corporate spies, Claire (Roberts) and Ray (Owen), who become embroiled in a clandestine love affair.
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Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Alma also visits her aging parents and tearfully tells them about said great love affair.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
His father’s politics had spoiled the earlier love affair, from which the London trip had removed him.
—Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Their love affair with the NFL happened organically.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Alma also visits her aging parents and tearfully tells them about said great love affair.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
His father’s politics had spoiled the earlier love affair, from which the London trip had removed him.
—Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Their love affair with the NFL happened organically.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
Noun
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My first budget-friendly starter poles, a pair from Cascade Mountain, were a bit too bulky and stiff for my liking.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Similarly, the aft areas on all three decks can be arranged to the owner’s liking.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Early in their careers, Bitzer, who mainly handles 800 Pound Gorilla’s business affairs, and Greiman, who focuses on creative development, worked in country music — both in artist management, and Greiman, at Outback Presents, a leading promoter of country music and comedy tours.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
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But before that storied affair, there was the welcome dinner, held at the Chinatown institution Wo Hop.—
James Factora,
Them.,
27 Oct. 2025
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Each post, often featuring updates about Ginger the tiger, draws thousands of likes and comments from supporters.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Despite everything Mia has been through, the Border collie hasn’t given up hope on humans, according to the post, which has over 270 likes.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Lots of shows have car bombings and kidnappings, and at least a handful have women straining against the tension of their romantic lives and career ambitions while conducting their extramarital flings on the floor.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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Reese Witherspoon proved her slingback streak is more than a weekend fling, arriving in New York on Monday in a glossy brown pair.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Whether or not to cut back coneflowers is ultimately based on preference, but there are some advantages to delaying the process.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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To combat this, a 4-2-3-1 can be morphed into multiple defensive shapes depending on the head coach’s preference.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Perry and Trudeau first sparked romance rumors over the summer, when they were spotted on a date in Montreal, Canada.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Perry’s new romance comes a few months after her split from actor Orlando Bloom in early July.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Oct. 2025
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This, plus the ongoing calls among family members, maintains a powerful sense of human connection and love.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Quinto has been open about his love for the role of Spock.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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As negotiations have dragged on, moreover, Beijing’s appetite has grown.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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People continue to spend, and the appetite for luxury experiences doesn’t fade.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affair. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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