1
as in affair
a brief romantic relationship
the tabloids feel obliged to keep us informed of the love affairs of celebrities, whether we care to know or not
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2
as in liking
positive regard for something
a group of young men united by their love affair with the muscle car
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Recent Examples of love affair
For some, a secret love affair will begin.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
The rekindling of an old love affair was aflame.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026
The story caters to fan fantasy, but does the show’s ending bear out that this is a real love affair?
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
This week, Vogue spoke to Jagannathan about vulnerability and the limits of power, conducting a onscreen love affair with Armisen, and taking fashion inspiration from her character.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 28 May 2026
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
The rekindling of an old love affair was aflame.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026
The story caters to fan fantasy, but does the show’s ending bear out that this is a real love affair?
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
This week, Vogue spoke to Jagannathan about vulnerability and the limits of power, conducting a onscreen love affair with Armisen, and taking fashion inspiration from her character.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
Noun
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An epic battle between Attleboro and Central Catholic will be a two-day affair.—
Kristina Banahan,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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But Edina scored six of the next seven goals, including four straight to knot the affair.—
Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
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As Sol continues exploring her options, fans have quickly taken a liking to her and are eager to learn more about her background, including her ethnicity.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
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When everything is cooked to your liking, toss in some optional fresh spinach and shredded cheese.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2026
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Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon' brings romance to Texas Similar shows are moving into the Texas turf.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Eight episodes later, millions of fans have watched their rocky romance become a happily ever after on the surprise Prime Video hit’s first season.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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Zverev’s Win Coming into the tournament, Zverev had reached 16 major quarterfinals, 10 major semifinals and three major finals with no championships—always shut out by the likes of Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner on the biggest stages.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 June 2026
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Think Woodstock lodge meets the French Alps meets Williamsburg, Brooklyn in the winter where classic rock 'n' roll tunes from the likes of Springsteen and The Stones add to its cozy retro vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Matt Kirouac is a travel writer with a love for national parks, road trips, outdoors adventures, and all things Disney.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Serena & Lily delivers on everything from coastal bedding to decor to me, and even though this is still true with this set, the versatility of the bedding deserves some love.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2026
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The go-to options span eggs, chicken, Greek yogurt, beans and tofu, giving households flexibility on cost, prep time and dietary preferences.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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This favoritism is driven by legacy preferences, athletic recruitment and nonacademic ratings that reward expensive resume-building, yet elite universities remain reluctant to change these practices.—
Prasad Krishnamurthy,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The same slowed digestion that curbs appetite is what causes the most common Ozempic side effects — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and abdominal discomfort.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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Latest earnings from global luxury brands, such as Ralph Lauren and LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, indicated recovering appetite for high-end beauty and fashion products in a market plagued by margin-eroding discounts in recent years.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affair. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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