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as in romances
also affaires
a brief romantic relationship
an affair between two singles spending the summer at the same beach resort
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2
as in events
a social gathering
the annual country club dance is a really fancy affair
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as in productions
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 things
something that happens
the whole affair from start to finish took a total of 15 minutes
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as in matters
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 affairs
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
In addition to being ruled by the messenger planet, Mercury retrograde in your 11th house of associations, networks and community affairs could make the group chat a tad bit chaotic.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Rob Hefner, a professor of anthropology and global affairs at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Affairs, doesn’t think politics is replacing religion.
—John Scott Lewinski, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Gardner is a former senior vice president of government and community affairs for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund.
—Nancy Cutler, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
About a year and a half ago, he was brought on as the public affairs specialist.
—Nancy Cutler, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Adding to this is that major finals, famously cagey, tactical affairs in the 2010s, are being raced faster than before.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
The sun’s journey through enchanting Pisces will energize your 11th house of associations, community affairs and future visions.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
This eclipse will activate your 11th house of friendships, community affairs and sense of belonging in the world, urging you to release connections and aspirations that no longer serve your highest good.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
In addition to being ruled by the messenger planet, Mercury retrograde in your 11th house of associations, networks and community affairs could make the group chat a tad bit chaotic.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Rob Hefner, a professor of anthropology and global affairs at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Affairs, doesn’t think politics is replacing religion.
—John Scott Lewinski, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Gardner is a former senior vice president of government and community affairs for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund.
—Nancy Cutler, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
About a year and a half ago, he was brought on as the public affairs specialist.
—Nancy Cutler, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Adding to this is that major finals, famously cagey, tactical affairs in the 2010s, are being raced faster than before.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
The sun’s journey through enchanting Pisces will energize your 11th house of associations, community affairs and future visions.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
This eclipse will activate your 11th house of friendships, community affairs and sense of belonging in the world, urging you to release connections and aspirations that no longer serve your highest good.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affairs
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The sequence of events gave rise to many conspiracy theories, given that Wallace is a 23XI Racing driver, a team co-owned by Hamlin and Michael Jordan.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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An egg hunt, face painting, balloon twisting, arts and crafts and vendors round out the day’s events.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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Then there are productions like Severance, the Apple TV+ show, where midcentury-modern design is used as a symbol for delusion and conformity.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
24 Dec. 2024
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Few cities in America maintain a professional network of suburban theaters that specialize in splashy productions of Broadway musicals; Chicago has just such a still-thriving circuit in Aurora, Oakbrook Terrace and Lincolnshire.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
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But now things are getting even more messy.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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The company is preparing to test several subscription products, and has left the door open to testing some ads, too, in a way that would keep users in control.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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How to Get Zendaya’s 2025 Golden Globes Hair Even though Zendaya looked like a million dollars on the red carpet (as always), most of the products used to get her Hollywood waves are under $20.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
6 Jan. 2025
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Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.—
Sherlea Dony,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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There are some mitigating circumstances, including the exit of Slot’s predecessor, Jurgen Klopp, in May.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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She was invited to the celebrations of their 120th and 125th anniversaries, the latter of which featured the unveiling of Kilpin’s memorial stone in the Famedio.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Just ask the cross-gabled cottages, giant schnitzels, and ridiculously involved Oktoberfest celebrations.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Filming reunion episodes for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is no easy feat, according to Kathy Hilton.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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After a barn-burner of a premiere, subsequent episodes struggle to establish a discernible mystery and instead rely on excessive violence and implausible chaos to distract viewers from a stagnant story engine.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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To meet consumer expectations for fast, secure transactions, businesses must enhance their payment offerings by integrating digital wallets and prioritizing real-time payment capabilities.—
Rick Watkin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The financial crisis of 2008 forced businesses to rethink everything from hiring to operational expenses.—
Eric Steele,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affairs. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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