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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
Because neither makes sense to him, considering Lord John’s affections toward men.
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Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
That’s when our heroine — a mermaid who dreams of living on land and exploring the human world — is transformed into a human and launches her quest to win the affections of a prince despite having lost her voice in the magical bargain.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2024
That would be the shifting affections between two young witches.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Have faith in their affections!
—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
Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
That’s when our heroine — a mermaid who dreams of living on land and exploring the human world — is transformed into a human and launches her quest to win the affections of a prince despite having lost her voice in the magical bargain.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2024
That would be the shifting affections between two young witches.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Have faith in their affections!
—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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The phrase embodies a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of work-life balance, employee well-being, and the freedom to pursue personal passions alongside professional responsibilities.Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The story instead deals with running the shop, meeting interesting customers and learning about their passions and plights.Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Overweight or obese cats are more exposed to the risk of diseases like cancer, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension, osteoarthritis and faster degeneration of affected joints, and urinary bladder stones, as well as anesthetic complications.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some skin diseases, such as psoriasis, may cause a burning sensation and other symptoms like itchy and flaky skin.Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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Bottega Veneta became a mainstay in the global fashion industry due to the designer’s creative inclinations and his striking campaigns.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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Einstein’s first inclinations about the idea can also be found in his letters to Marić.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the illness has an overall worldwide mortality rate of a little less than 1 percent—much higher than common ailments like the flu.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Many of those families complained of medical ailments, including headaches, nosebleeds and nausea.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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But his theory seemed to mirror the temperament of Deng, who, for all his reformist tendencies, was a ruthless apparatchik.Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
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Ball-stoppers rarely align with the principles of winning basketball, and Randle’s tendencies are as entrenched as ever.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Since then, there have been another four incidences in Connecticut, including one in October, for a total of 39 human illnesses from raw milk contamination in Connecticut caused by pathogens.Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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The 13-category scale is based on the percentage of doctor's visits that were for influenza-like illnesses (ILIs) in the previous week.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Encourage Resilience And Adaptability In a rapidly changing work environment, resilience and adaptability are crucial traits.Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, leaders should look for traits such as initiative, adaptability and a willingness to learn, which are indicators of future success.Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nobody inside the Minnesota Wild locker room was trying to insult anybody’s intelligence by claiming a 1-goal win Monday night over the worst team in the NHL completely cured their recent ills.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The report also outlined recommendations for healing communities wracked by the social ills wrought by the schools, for revitalizing language and cultural support, for reunifying families, for reforms in tribal community education and for steps to reduce violence in tribal communities.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Affections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affections. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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