as in emotional
having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
the affecting final scene in the play, when the children are reunited with their father
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as in influencing
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
their son claims that scary movies don't affect him in the least
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as in concerning
to be the business or affair of
fortunately, hurricane season doesn't affect the West Coast
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as in simulating
to present a false appearance of
she affected complete unawareness that we were talking about her, though she must have overheard
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as in haunting
to go to or spend time in often
a power couple known to affect all the fancy parties in town
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Recent Examples of affecting
Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Yet, the hater was at his most affecting when confronted with obsessive love, a feeling that commingles warmth with disdain.
—Brandon Sanchez, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
The gaming industry has been in deep recession for a little over a year, with mass layoffs still affecting larger studios and many profitable indie studios due to shut down by the end of the year.
—Rebecca Liao, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Some of the more affecting moments take place in this formative stage.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Yet, the hater was at his most affecting when confronted with obsessive love, a feeling that commingles warmth with disdain.
—Brandon Sanchez, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
The Die Hard actor is battling frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which can cause the lobes in the brain to shrink, affecting behavior, language, and more, according to Mayo Clinic.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
The gaming industry has been in deep recession for a little over a year, with mass layoffs still affecting larger studios and many profitable indie studios due to shut down by the end of the year.
—Rebecca Liao, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affecting
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That emotional connection is something Stacey Younge, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Sixth Street Wellness, sees firsthand.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Louis Vuitton was among the first to recognize how crucial a deep emotional connection is to a brand; the company launched its Travel Book collection in 2013.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Lewis comes in ranked No. 9, so a victory from Teixeira—especially an impressive one—will likely land him in the Top 10.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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While his Jackhammer is an impressive feat of strength, the Spear is what made Goldberg a monster.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pic delves into the relevant issue of prejudice, but in a funny and moving manner.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025
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Filming this way adds time and complication: There are so many more moving parts, and for each new take of a scene, every patient and special effect has to be reset, and the entire set has to be cleaned and reorganized.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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For the rest of the short teaser, Lord and Lady Grantham (Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern) are shown walking around the grounds of the estate, touching bannisters and stone pillars with an air of finality.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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False and misleading narratives on social media, in news reports and even in popular television dramas suggesting people can overdose from touching fentanyl — rather than ingesting it — are now informing public policy and spending decisions.—
Henry Larweh,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Affecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affecting. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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