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as in passions
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
an elderly couple showing their affection for each other by little acts of kindness
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as in diseases
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
born with a heart affection that later caused him problems
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as in inclinations
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
I'm rooting for the Cubs—just my natural affection for the underdog, I guess
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as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
religion, of one kind or another, is an affection common to every society known to have existed
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Recent Examples of affections
Have faith in their affections!
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USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Anderson, meanwhile, played Jane Fairfax, Emma's romantic rival for the affections of Frank Churchill (Callum Turner).
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Elements of their affections bear cultural markers that are recognizable to Latines, but Mexicans in particular.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
For the sake of not burying the lede, my time with the small iPhone 16 Pro reaffirmed my affections for the big-screened Plus/Pro Max.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Anderson, meanwhile, played Jane Fairfax, Emma's romantic rival for the affections of Frank Churchill (Callum Turner).
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Elements of their affections bear cultural markers that are recognizable to Latines, but Mexicans in particular.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
For the sake of not burying the lede, my time with the small iPhone 16 Pro reaffirmed my affections for the big-screened Plus/Pro Max.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affections
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Travel to passions rather than destinations.Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
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Find and hone passions outside of academics and work; 6.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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An adult fruit fly’s brain is much more complex, however—and most importantly, the small insects share 60 percent of human DNA, as well 75 percent of the genes that cause genetic diseases, per a statement.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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The connectome, and all the data associated with it, reveals patterns of healthy brain functions and could thus also be consequential in the treatment of brain diseases.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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The percentages for other political inclinations were not as high but still represented a majority, including 86% of independent and third-party respondents, and 74% of Republicans.Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
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Even back then, her criminal inclinations were evident.Alexei Navalny, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
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Studies have shown the cannabis plant can help with a variety of medical ailments, including anxiety.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The pressure to perform plus residual physical ailments means illicit painkillers are a necessity, however.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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The program first asked me to complete a series of multiple-choice questions asking broadly quizzing my personality tendencies.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 3 Oct. 2024
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The solar eclipse in Libra urges us to bring balance into our lives and relinquish codependent tendencies.Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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Camilla's is the latest in a series of illnesses to hit the royal family this year.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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These include illnesses where the body struggles to get enough oxygen, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or conditions experienced by mountaineers, athletes, and even astronauts.Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
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Put it all together, and on paper the Eagles have all the traits of a bona fide Super Bowl contender.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The research discusses specific physiological traits that ameliorate the reproductive success of Tibetan women.Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
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Megalopolis is stuck between being Coppola’s ultimate film maudit and a hectic romanticization of Hollywood’s casual social impulses.Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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And while none of them can be overlooked, The Last Dangerous Visions stands as a testament to Harlan’s best impulses.Jason Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Affections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affections. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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