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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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3
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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Such violent celestial events may have left a clue in ancient rocks in the form of a rare element.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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These events are all part of the changing world order, a critical concept of vital importance.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes,
22 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
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Englebright says Donaldson, coming off his Prime Video competition series Beast Games, represents a model for how production will work in the future.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 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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The incident has led to speculation and reporting that Dropkick Murphys were banned from X due to Casey’s comments and broadly left-leaning, anti-Trump political beliefs.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
18 Mar. 2025
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Then, there is the matter of how the benefits of some cover crops are not fully realized until they are incorporated into the soil.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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That duo of assault allegations led to Los Angeles County D.A. Jackie Lacey’s office opening its own probe into the matters.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
21 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
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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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Check out our Daily Deals for the best products at the best prices and sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter full of shopping inspo and sales.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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The drugstore chain offers everyday items including medicine, vitamins, cosmetics and household products, as well as in-house pharmacies.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affair. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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