How to Use affinity in a Sentence

affinity

noun

• He never felt any affinity with the other kids in his neighborhood.
• There's always been an affinity between us.
• Many in Hong Kong still feel an affinity to the British crown.
  — Patrick Smith, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2022
• The head coach was 56 and had an affinity for cigars and floppy hats.
  — Stephen Borelli, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2023
• Still, Tatum and his partners have an affinity for the stage.
  — Kelly Gilblom, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2023
• James was asked about his affinity for playing on the road in the playoffs.
  — Joe Vardon, cleveland.com, 20 Apr. 2018
• Hilton has spoken about her affinity for 11:11 in the past.
  — Dory Jackson, PEOPLE.com, 12 Nov. 2021
• Gwen, who grew up on a farm, also feels an affinity for the style.
  — Michelle Matthews | [e-mail], al, 30 July 2020
• Fans of the Bravo show have always had an affinity for the show’s theme song.
  — Krystie Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2023
• This is a shame, as the brothers clearly have an affinity for the genre and for how to play with some of its tropes.
  — Todd McCarthy, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2018
• Players take on the role of a twin who has the affinity to control a Legion.
  — Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2019
• Cozart has an affinity for donkeys and has expressed this in the past.
  — C. Trent Rosecrans, Cincinnati.com, 28 June 2017
• Genta valued the importance of the watch bezel and had an affinity for the round case shape – which was, at the time, all the rage.
  — Roberta Naas, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
• Phillip Rivers have the same affinity for squirrel oil as Capt.
  — Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2020
• The actress seems to have an affinity for dressing against the weather.
  — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Aug. 2022
• Based on their answers, they get matched with a stylist who has an affinity for their look.
  — Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022
• Despite Teigen's affinity for coloured wigs, this doesn't seem to be one.
  — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 Apr. 2021
• The Cardinal has a deep affinity with the Pope’s approach.
  — Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 25 July 2023
• There is a special affinity a track and field coach can have for a strong relay team.
  — Dave Southorn, idahostatesman, 8 Mar. 2018
• The former has made a career about his affinity for drugs and hasn't lost his shine because of it.
  — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 31 May 2017
• Why is there such an affinity between chefs and rock stars?
  — Adrienne Gaffney, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2017
• But it’s not just the product mix that explains why there’s so much customer affinity for the brand.
  — Andy Meek, BGR, 16 May 2022
• Corden isn't the only late night host with a Tolkien affinity.
  — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 29 Dec. 2022
• Anyone who knows me is all too aware about my affinity for Greek food.
  — Shivani Vora, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
• The football star, also 28, has been open about his affinity for the Frito-Lay product for years.
  — Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 8 Oct. 2023
• Instead, the app tells you whether your body prefers mornings or evenings as well as how strong that affinity is.
  — Victoria Song, The Verge, 15 Mar. 2023
• Over the last decade, the man had developed an affinity for trail running.
  — Steve Straessle, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2021
• Did your affinity for it carry over from your own life?
  — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2020
• These birds need brushy cover and seem to have a special affinity for honey mesquite in Arizona.
  — Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
• That affinity for meaningful wordplay in hip-hop has had a lasting impact on his own music.
  — Danny Hajjar, SPIN, 9 Apr. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024