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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The story caters to fan fantasy, but does the show’s ending bear out that this is a real love affair?
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Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
This week, Vogue spoke to Jagannathan about vulnerability and the limits of power, conducting a onscreen love affair with Armisen, and taking fashion inspiration from her character.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 28 May 2026
From the rare to the rotten, Americans' love affair with the automobile is a bit promiscuous.
—Lee Cowan, CBS News, 24 May 2026
He’s soon introduced to the cast of characters in Coco’s orbit — and a love affair with a married man — in this sunny coming-of-age story.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
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Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
This week, Vogue spoke to Jagannathan about vulnerability and the limits of power, conducting a onscreen love affair with Armisen, and taking fashion inspiration from her character.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 28 May 2026
From the rare to the rotten, Americans' love affair with the automobile is a bit promiscuous.
—Lee Cowan, CBS News, 24 May 2026
He’s soon introduced to the cast of characters in Coco’s orbit — and a love affair with a married man — in this sunny coming-of-age story.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/love%20affair. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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