How to Use affection in a Sentence

affection

noun

• 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.
• There was the love that didn’t last and the affection that wasn’t enough.
  — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2023
• What's a girl to do when she's won the affection of two of the hunkiest guys in town?
  — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
• This stone is thought to be a symbol of love and affection.
  — Vogue, 10 May 2022
• There is still a deep affection for the genre, and for New York City itself.
  — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2022
• Blanchett and Field have a lot of affection for each other.
  — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 5 Jan. 2023
• Many of the dogs arrived at the rescue matted, dirty, and in need of affection.
  — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2022
• It’s Monheit’s affection for jazz and pop that have earned her fans of each.
  — David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2022
• 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
• These tokens of affection make every day feel like a trip to the spa.
  — Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2022
• At the very least, the objects of your affection should really work to win a place in your life.
  — Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 July 2022
• The man who holds a special place in your heart deserves more than just your love and affection.
  — Larry Stansbury, Essence, 3 Nov. 2023
• Several of them grew up in the area, and their affection for the Middle Fork shines through.
  — Christopher Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2022
• 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
• Yéil grows up well-loved in the clan house, and the nobleman showers him with gifts and affection.
  — Sarah Smith, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2022
• Before long, the once-debonair man of fashion feels grateful for the least crumb of affection.
  — Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2022
• The Czech exchange student was the object of Jim's affection and schemes.
  — Justin Curto, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2023
• Kevin Love has made no secret of his affection for dogs.
  — Marla Ridenour, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2022
• 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
• How much of that affection was genuine and how much was gameplay?
  — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
• My affection for Sakamoto has not blinded me to the work itself.
  — Sasha Frere-Jones, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2023
• But her New Balance sneaker line is a source of special affection.
  — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
• According to his pet profile, Milo is a people-loving dog and adores receiving tons of affection.
  — Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025