1
as in affaires
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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2
as in likings
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 affairs
The late actress was also, of course, famous for her love affairs.
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Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
There are going to be love affairs that develop between co-workers.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s objectively a milestone, though hardly what makes this dramatically stylish show about lesbian love affairs and guinea pig welfare feel so unique.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025
Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
There are going to be love affairs that develop between co-workers.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s objectively a milestone, though hardly what makes this dramatically stylish show about lesbian love affairs and guinea pig welfare feel so unique.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affairs
Noun
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Taiwan, too, should keep enhancing its civil and military defenses while restraining its assertions of sovereignty in cross-strait affairs.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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The University of Florida muzzled infectious disease experts, said emeritus professor Doug Barrett, formerly the university’s chief of pediatrics and senior vice president for health affairs.—
Arthur Allen,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rotunda famously competed against the likes of the late Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake in his heyday.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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The post has drawn thousands of likes and shares from community members praising the restaurant’s compassion.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Meanwhile, Jeremiah is miserable, has nowhere to live, and is trying to find meaning through meaningless flings.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Although snakeheads have sharp teeth and healthy appetites, electro-shocking of local waters shows healthy populations of native species like largemouth bass.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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From day one, the Arlington community has embraced Smoke’N Ash with open arms—and open appetites.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Off-screen, the Fire Country cast's real-life romances are less complicated.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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And according to experts, that willingness and commitment often carry over into how someone navigates their real-world romances too.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Love affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affairs. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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