love affair
noun
1
: a romantic attachment or episode between lovers
2
: a lively enthusiasm
America's love affair with baseball
Synonyms of love affair
Examples of love affair in a Sentence
the tabloids feel obliged to keep us informed of the love affairs of celebrities, whether we care to know or not
a group of young men united by their love affair with the muscle car
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My most recent trip to Scotland was a sentimental journey of sorts – a nostalgic nod to my first visit as a 20-something just beginning her love affair with the British Isles in general and Scotland in particular.
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Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Dawson was watching as his soulmate embarks on a love affair with his best friend and burst into tears.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Dawson was watching as his soul mate embarks on a love affair with his best friend and burst into tears.
—Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
America’s new love affair with gambling reached a crescendo on Super Bowl Sunday, when federally regulated prediction market Kalshi processed an eye-popping $871 million in trading volume—most of it tied to the NFL’s biggest game of the year.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Dawson was watching as his soulmate embarks on a love affair with his best friend and burst into tears.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Dawson was watching as his soul mate embarks on a love affair with his best friend and burst into tears.
—Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
America’s new love affair with gambling reached a crescendo on Super Bowl Sunday, when federally regulated prediction market Kalshi processed an eye-popping $871 million in trading volume—most of it tied to the NFL’s biggest game of the year.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/love%20affair. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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