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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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
On set, Maja seeks solace in a love affair with her co-star Nourou.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Based on lesbian writer Patricia Highsmith’s The Price of Salt, Todd Haynes’ Carol follows a love affair between photographer Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara) and housewife Carol Aird (Cate Blanchett).
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 25 Sep. 2025
The show comes from Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady from Accent Aigu Entertainment, who have adapted author Rachel Reid’s novels charting the love affair.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Look 4, Flora, is a full-length floral gown featuring a subtle train and a hooded neckline, evoking Gucci’s long-standing love affair with botanical motifs.
—Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Based on lesbian writer Patricia Highsmith’s The Price of Salt, Todd Haynes’ Carol follows a love affair between photographer Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara) and housewife Carol Aird (Cate Blanchett).
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 25 Sep. 2025
The show comes from Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady from Accent Aigu Entertainment, who have adapted author Rachel Reid’s novels charting the love affair.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Look 4, Flora, is a full-length floral gown featuring a subtle train and a hooded neckline, evoking Gucci’s long-standing love affair with botanical motifs.
—Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
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To be honest, this is a bit too hot for my liking, but high-proof fans will geek out on this.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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The single bathroom has a stand-up shower and the finishes are customized to your liking—think faux marble on the walls.—
Kaitlin Gates,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys suffered their third loss of the season Sunday in a back-and-forth affair with Carolina that finished with Ryan Fitzgerald kicking a 33-yard field goal as time expired to give the Panthers a 30-27 win.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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Allen has dogged controversy since having an affair with his partner Mia Farrow’s adopted daughter Soon-Yi Previn.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2025
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Senzo Radebe was cast as Shaka’s estranged father, King Senzangakhona, with the likes of Thembinkosi Mthembu, Dawn Thandeka King and Sthandiwe Kgoroge playing other leads.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Senators looked better, and more Florida-like, against Tampa, holding them to four shots in the third period and keeping them shotless for nearly 20 minutes through the second half of the second and first half of the third period.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Among the other attendees on the yacht are socialite Heidi (Hannah Waddingham), influencer Grace (Kaya Scodelario), and Lo's former fling, photographer Ben (David Ajala), among others.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Cooper, who wrote the script with Arnett and Mark Chappell, based the movie on the life of a British pharmaceutical rep named John Bishop whose marital-separation fling with stand-up was a story Will Arnett had heard about.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Keaton had a preference for uplifting films, often leaning towards romantic comedies or movies about female friends with an optimistic viewpoint.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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Choosing the best diet depends on your goals, health status, and preferences.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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Keaton and Pacino had an on-again-off-again romance for years.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
12 Oct. 2025
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The pilot has moments both sweet and funny, and sets up the possibility of romance amongst the characters, as well as further high jinks from a rotating cast of license seekers and citizens ignorant of the requirements for a Real ID.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will draw the national love this week, but Mahomes has quietly returned to his MVP form.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the premiere dates, a teaser trailer also gives audiences a tantalizing glimpse at Luke Thompson‘s Benedict encountering his love interest Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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Owners don’t split that money with players, so the appetite is there for a league that lags behind the NFL, NBA and MLB in annual revenue.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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China and India largely drove the rise in renewables and met much of the world’s growing appetite for electricity, leading to a drop in fossil fuel generation in both countries.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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