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
But nothing has brought our family more pleasure than his love affair with Giulia.
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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But America’s burgeoning love affair with sports gambling has come with costs.
—Sean Gregory / Boston, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
At the news conference, Starr also chronicled his lifelong love affair with country, starting with the foundational music of Hank Williams.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
As Broadway stars, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster must appreciate that their once, not-so-secret, backstage love affair could make for great theater — maybe punctuated by some bittersweet Stephen Sondheim-esque ballads and rousing, Michael Bennett-style dance numbers.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Read More: 2024 Athlete of the Year: Caitlin Clark
But America’s burgeoning love affair with sports gambling has come with costs.
—Sean Gregory / Boston, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
At the news conference, Starr also chronicled his lifelong love affair with country, starting with the foundational music of Hank Williams.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
As Broadway stars, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster must appreciate that their once, not-so-secret, backstage love affair could make for great theater — maybe punctuated by some bittersweet Stephen Sondheim-esque ballads and rousing, Michael Bennett-style dance numbers.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
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Flip it: Once the bacon starts to curl and brown, flip it and continue cooking the bacon, turning regularly, until the pieces are crisped to your liking.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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Bake until browned to your liking, about 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2025
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The proposal was a private and romantic affair that included a violinist, candles and roses.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
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Gastelum rallied in the fourth frame, and briefly rocked Adesanya late in the round with a head kick that left many observers wondering if the upcoming fifth round would be a winner-takes-all affair.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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The likes of Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk were left out of Liverpool’s squad for Sunday’s game, and the new-look starting lineup struggled to create chances throughout.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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From there, the likes of the Weeknd, Eminem, Rihanna and Usher have helped build the show back into a water cooler moment and attract the younger viewers that the NFL covets.—
Bloomberg News,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
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The action kicks off on February 14 with a macabre Valentines Day offering in The Dead Thing, which follows a woman who unearths a deadly secret during a romantic fling, and extends throughout the month.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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After a brief fling with comedian Pete Davidson, Dynevor is now engaged to actor Cameron Fuller.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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This preference is more popular amongst Millennials (67%) compared to Boomers (37%).—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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That preference was on display in August last year, when the KMT’s Hsia visited China amid lingering tensions over Pelosi’s visit.—
Bloomberg.com,
Bloomberg.com,
7 Feb. 2023
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Our list runs the gamut from from epic romances to genre-bending indies.—
Janey Tracey,
EW.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Weekend picks Penguin Random House Check out what NPR is watching, reading and listening to this weekend: 🍿 Movies: The action movie Love Hurts features hand-to-hand fighting and a touch of romance.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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Gabby and Casey found love in the villa for a third time and their future looks bright and sunny.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
18 Feb. 2025
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Audiences rang in the weekend of love with Netflix‘s latest romantic comedy, La Dolce Villa.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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Your child shows physical signs of stress like frequent headaches, stomachaches, or changes in appetite.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2025
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Whatever your appetite calls for, just remember to keep your TV on, no matter what Kendrick Lamar tells you.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affair. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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