1
as in affaire
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
The impetus for the drink was the torrid love affair between vanilla and passion fruit—passion fruit is a front palate scene-stealer with electric acidity, which is completed by the low and lingering resonant sweetness of vanilla (a combination vividly mapped by the Pornstar Martini).
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Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 3 May 2025
Bradshaw’s choice taps into a broader style trend among A-listers: The rising love affair with vintage fashion on the red carpet.
—Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
The love affair culminated on April 22 when Rob49 arrived to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 2.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 6 May 2025
Venus’ alignment with Neptune makes a love affair seem fated.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 2 May 2025
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Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 3 May 2025
Bradshaw’s choice taps into a broader style trend among A-listers: The rising love affair with vintage fashion on the red carpet.
—Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
The love affair culminated on April 22 when Rob49 arrived to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 2.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 6 May 2025
Venus’ alignment with Neptune makes a love affair seem fated.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
Noun
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Exchanges are not for comparing notes or calling each other’s attention to something that was not done to your liking.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2025
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But that xG-against figure is too high for Chelsea’s liking in any case.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Their affair, unfolding in the shadows of Jim Crow America, sparks a firestorm.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Global teams should be able to hold strategy sessions, partake in employee training, and other affairs without worrying about network delays, language barriers, and the lack of non-verbal signals.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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From the likes of Adam Grant and Trevor Noah this year, to Michelle Obama, Brené Brown, Amal Clooney, and others in past years, this conference explores a wide range of topics.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Odd Future alumni include the likes of Frank Ocean, Earl Sweatshirt, and Syd, who, through their comedy sketches and outrageous beats, would go on on to change the face of music-making, one genre-defying, agenda-setting project at a time.—
Riann Phillip,
Vogue,
27 May 2025
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Last week, Ventura testified that Combs specifically threatened to blow up Cudi’s car after learning about their fling.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2025
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Seth and Summer, dated in real life), but whatever’s been brewing between The White Lotus stars Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins over the past few weeks seems decidedly more complex than a cut-and-dried on-set fling.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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During their romance, LuPone and Kline worked together on the 1975 Broadway musical The Robber Bridegroom.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The popularity of TikTok means that scams are rife, with fake giveaways, fake celebrity and influencer accounts, romance scams and more.—
Emma Woollacott,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Comments beneath the post were sincere and heartfelt, with over 18,000 people sharing their love for the lab and thanking her family for brightening their days.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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People on campus, in Connecticut and beyond, started falling in love with him.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Daytime sleepiness, trouble sleeping, cough, stuffy nose, and poor appetite can occur in many acute and chronic early childhood illnesses.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Donna previously opened up to PEOPLE about her sons’ big appetites growing up.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affair. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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