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as in romance
also affaire
a brief romantic relationship
an affair between two singles spending the summer at the same beach resort
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2
as in event
a social gathering
the annual country club dance is a really fancy affair
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as in production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
the lead float in the parade was a pretty impressive affair, a giant eagle's head with equally huge wings
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as in incident
something that happens
the whole affair from start to finish took a total of 15 minutes
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as in matter
something to be dealt with
it's none of your affair whom I'm going out with tonight
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Recent Examples of affair
And the orchestra has had notable affairs with the unlikely likes of Leonard Bernstein and Pierre Boulez.
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Their first writing credit on the series does not disappoint, but there are some highs and lows to the whole affair.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
The trip to and from Sacramento to work in person is a 14-hour affair.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
For example the story of the like button suggests that innovation is not the result of one hero standing tall but a serendipitous social affair.
—Christian Stadler, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Their first writing credit on the series does not disappoint, but there are some highs and lows to the whole affair.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
The trip to and from Sacramento to work in person is a 14-hour affair.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
For example the story of the like button suggests that innovation is not the result of one hero standing tall but a serendipitous social affair.
—Christian Stadler, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affair
Noun
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The office romances in Suits may have been swoon-worthy, but the cast’s real-life relationships are just as sweet.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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We've long been obsessed with the 27-year-old beauty queen, and are equally invested in her romance with Timothée Chalamet.—
Lena Raab,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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However, the robot can't invite people to these events yet.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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For your final evening on Grand Turk, make a reservation at Secret Garden, an intimate restaurant at the Salt Raker Inn where every sunset is a social event.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
AFAR Media,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This is likely due to L-citrulline's role in nitric oxide production.—
Kirstyn Hill, PharmD, MPH,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Damon brings a haunted intensity to the role, and Liman, who struggled with the studio throughout production, directs with style and grit.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The gruesome incident took place at The Reserve at Ashton Village, a residential complex in Ashville, Ohio.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
18 Mar. 2025
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The incident led to a brief delay as medical personnel rushed to assist.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
18 Mar. 2025
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Austin Cindric's $50,000 penalty is becoming a hot topic in NASCAR as drivers weighed in on the matter after the incident at the Circuit of the Americas where Cindric hooked the right rear of Ty Dillon's car.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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No halfway measure, but Bove still wants to keep his hooks in the fish in case Washington chooses to resume the matter later on (and to make sure that Adams follows their directives).—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
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United have now faced Leicester four times this season, including in both cups, and while the aggregate score reads 13-3 in their favour, there has been a degree of intrigue in every matchup.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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The intrigue: These teams are full of future WNBA players, including Te-Hina Paopao (guard, South Carolina), Kiki Iriafen (forward, USC), Lauren Betts (center, UCLA) and potential future No. 1 overall pick JuJu Watkins (guard, USC).—
Everett Cook,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Is the issue with your party age or a lack of vision?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
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An example of the agency's work includes, if an agency and union have negotiated over a particular subject and have been able to reach a mutual decision, the parties may seek assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, according to the U.S. Federal Labor Relations Authority.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
15 Mar. 2025
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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
17 Mar. 2025
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Santoni noted during the walk-through that the ceiling was built to mimic the natural light outside so that all of the product’s true colors can be seen without the distraction of fluorescent lightbulbs.—
Stephen Garner,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affair. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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