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as in affairs
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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as in likings
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 affairs
Meanwhile, for the next three weeks, opportunities for secret love affairs and flirtations are everywhere!
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Bardot would nevertheless remain a media star, in part because of her numerous love affairs, advocacy for animals and zeal for right-wing politics.
—Richard Natale, Variety, 28 Dec. 2025
Long before Madonna, Bardot pursued several love affairs with men on her own terms and was unapologetic about her hedonistic behavior and lifestyle in a pre-feminist era.
—Lee Smith, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Bardot also had famous love affairs with her And God Created Woman's costar Trintignant and Warren Beatty.
—Alexia Fernández, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
There are going to be love affairs that develop between co-workers.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Bardot would nevertheless remain a media star, in part because of her numerous love affairs, advocacy for animals and zeal for right-wing politics.
—Richard Natale, Variety, 28 Dec. 2025
Long before Madonna, Bardot pursued several love affairs with men on her own terms and was unapologetic about her hedonistic behavior and lifestyle in a pre-feminist era.
—Lee Smith, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Bardot also had famous love affairs with her And God Created Woman's costar Trintignant and Warren Beatty.
—Alexia Fernández, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
There are going to be love affairs that develop between co-workers.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affairs
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One of the biggest hurdles for elders seeking guidance when the state intervenes in their personal affairs is the opacity of the Florida law governing adult protection.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Despite Guillotin’s ideals, executions were messy and sometimes shambolic affairs, swarmed by bloodthirsty crowds and heckling tricoteuses.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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From Romeo and Juliet to Ennis and Jack, here’s a look at nine romances that have had the opposite of happy endings.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Their reunion proves to be more complicated and dramatic than romantic, leading Kitty to find new friends — and romances — while building a life in the South Korean city.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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On the other side were Jews who tended to be far more concerned about the resurgence of antisemitism on the right, from the likes of Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, and believed that Israel’s aggressive actions were partially responsible for making Jews unsafe.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the same period, the stock market’s rocketed 9,000%, creating immense wealth for the likes of executives who get options, restricted stock and other equity grants.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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While extinctions are always multi-faceted, the extermination of some species can be almost directly linked to the insatiable appetites of modern humans.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Changing consumer appetites Once the primary source of community news and information, local TV news stations are struggling with their own tough story, one marked by declining ratings, stagnant revenue growth and rapid shifts in how media is consumed in the internet era.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Love affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affairs. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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