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as in romance
also affaire
a brief romantic relationship
an affair between two singles spending the summer at the same beach resort
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as in event
a social gathering
the annual country club dance is a really fancy affair
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as in production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
the lead float in the parade was a pretty impressive affair, a giant eagle's head with equally huge wings
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as in incident
something that happens
the whole affair from start to finish took a total of 15 minutes
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as in matter
something to be dealt with
it's none of your affair whom I'm going out with tonight
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Recent Examples of affair
Social is a family affair—Rivera often collaborates with sister Lexi (#34) on skits and challenges.
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Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
On top of all that, Spilotro was also suspected of having an affair with Lefty Rosenthal's wife, Geri, and of being involved in a car bombing that targeted Rosenthal.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Kelly oversaw the sheriff’s office’s Office of Professional Standards, which handles internal affairs matters.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
The company on Tuesday announced Elie Mishory as its new chief regulatory and legal affairs officer.
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Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
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Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
On top of all that, Spilotro was also suspected of having an affair with Lefty Rosenthal's wife, Geri, and of being involved in a car bombing that targeted Rosenthal.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Kelly oversaw the sheriff’s office’s Office of Professional Standards, which handles internal affairs matters.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
The company on Tuesday announced Elie Mishory as its new chief regulatory and legal affairs officer.
—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affair
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Everything from the casting (male dancers, internet faves, and very few actual models) to the scenery (a 191-year-old venue with plenty of stained glass) to the ambiance (candlelit, with lots of bows and florals) embodied the brand's quintessential mix of romance, community, and nostalgia.
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The action, set on France’s rugged northern coast, is anchored by teen romance, involves far-right anti-migrant activists, and is complicated by blue goo from space that creates clones—including of the two loopy police officers who investigate.
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The best Prime Day clothing deals tend to change day by day, so check back in over the course of the event to shop all the newest and most exciting markdowns.
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Boggi Milano, which will also be the official licensee of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, is a fitting partner to the global sporting event.
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Lee said the southwest will host major chip production clusters, drawing on abundant, underused power.
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These products are expected to begin ramping up production and profits in 2027-2028.
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The Florida Forest Service has classified the incident as an active wildfire in Broward County's Everglades field unit.
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Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, a Democrat, said states are shouldering costs once covered by the federal government and often learn about cyber incidents through news reporting rather than federal briefings.
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The news comes as Lackland Air Force Base in Texas — home to the Air Force's Basic Military Training program — grapples with a flu outbreak that has infected 275 people in recent weeks, a congressional staffer with knowledge of the matter told CBS News.
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To make matters worse, microbiome testing has gotten cheaper and faster, but not more accurate.
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Bloc Party’s next album charts the course of such a fling, one that frontman Kele Okereke experienced himself after separating from his long-term partner.
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Don’t look for any insight about Mayer’s fling on Stickler’s social media.
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Although unaffiliated with a specific party, protesters are almost universally calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
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But for an entree fit for a holiday party, look toward pasta salad.
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The analyst sees scope for further penetration of this tool as advertisers using the product are increasing spending at nearly twice the rate of non-users.
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The maker of memory for computers has been a big winner this year, with its stock roughly quadrupling, because the AI boom has created a surge of demand for its products.
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“Affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affair. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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