Definition of infatuationnext
as in crush
a strong but often short-lived liking for another person had a brief infatuation with the captain of the ski team

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Recent Examples of infatuation The inspiration for the rose scent, specifically, stemmed from Rutherford’s own infatuation with the flower. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 Mar. 2026 The recent public infatuation with Bessette-Kennedy’s minimalistic ’90s style has been pervasive to say the least. Grace McCarty, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026 Once Jeremiyah Love comes off the board — possibly in the top five — the infatuation ends. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026 All the while, Oh and Comer’s slow dance of antagonism crossed with infatuation is some of the most thrilling acting in recent television memory. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infatuation
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crush
Noun
  • Civilian crushes were a different story.
    Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • In 2024 the city implemented a fee for daytrippers of 5 to 10 Euros at peak times – one way to combat the crush of tourists.
    Seth Doane, CBS News, 3 May 2026

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“Infatuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infatuation. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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