How to Use affection in a Sentence

affection

noun
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  • He now looks back on those years with great affection.
  • She has deep affection for her parents.
  • She developed a deep affection for that country and its people.
  • He shows great affection for his grandchildren.
  • These tokens of affection make every day feel like a trip to the spa.
    — Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Many of the dogs arrived at the rescue matted, dirty, and in need of affection.
    — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2022
  • Meghan then rested her head on Harry's shoulder in a sweet, candid show of affection.
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 21 Nov. 2022
  • The Boxster's handling and steering prowess inspire deep affection.
    — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 22 Nov. 2022
  • In Cuero, Texas, affection for turkeys extends well beyond a holiday meal.
    — Mitch Smith Callaghan O’Hare, New York Times, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Individual prerogative aside, a pop artist may trade on affection and goodwill, but Springsteen cheats on both fronts.
    — Armond White, National Review, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Its subject matter and style combine to make a doc that is in many ways experimental, but never loses affection for its protagonists.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 19 Nov. 2022
  • All of these songs together demonstrate a huge affection for that era and thus also an easy way for producers from across all electronic genres to score relatively easy hits.
    — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Both objects of affection affirm a social status, have a barrier to entry and rely on an exclusive direct-to-consumer-model.
    — Avani Thakkar, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Her only open displays of affection are directed toward the people who are, in some way or the other, an offshoot from Lenù herself: her mother, her daughter.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Despite rumors of an affair, Seward recalled a touching scene during a ball in which the longtime friends unabashedly displayed their affection for each other.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Of course, photographers also captured the moment, and the two look more than happy to be on the red carpet together, sharing this rare moment of outward affection for the cameras.
    — Hedy Phillips, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The country, which is more stringent than the nearby popular tourism hub of Dubai, punishes public displays of affection and wearing revealing clothes.
    — Stephen Kalin, WSJ, 15 Nov. 2022
  • There was the love that didn’t last and the affection that wasn’t enough.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Blanchett and Field have a lot of affection for each other.
    — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 5 Jan. 2023
  • The latter is poised to take on the part of the deadly Count Orlok, with Depp as the object of his affection.
    — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The man who holds a special place in your heart deserves more than just your love and affection.
    — Larry Stansbury, Essence, 3 Nov. 2023
  • All were too occupied to attend his games, so Sanders learned to win the affection of the crowd.
    — Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2023
  • The Czech exchange student was the object of Jim's affection and schemes.
    — Justin Curto, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The photos are among the closest looks the public has gotten of the pair showing affection.
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 18 Apr. 2023
  • His lack of affection or compliments has turned me cold to him.
    — Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Thomas’ affection for the Cowboys predates his service on the Supreme Court.
    — Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News, 17 July 2023
  • If Virginia is for lovers, as the tourism slogan goes — this wine is a great way to express your affection.
    — Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Still, for all this new series leans on affection for the original cast, the new kids pull their own weight.
    — Alexis Gunderson, Chron, 19 Jan. 2023
  • My affection for Sakamoto has not blinded me to the work itself.
    — Sasha Frere-Jones, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2023
  • In the second slide of the carousel, Teigen shared a photo where Wren’s face looked less than impressed with his parents’ show of affection.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023

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