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as in romances
also affaires
a brief romantic relationship
an affair between two singles spending the summer at the same beach resort
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as in events
a social gathering
the annual country club dance is a really fancy affair
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as in productions
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 things
something that happens
the whole affair from start to finish took a total of 15 minutes
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as in matters
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 affairs
Chinese military affairs expert Wang Yunfei told the Global Times the system could expand battlefield applications.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
The challenges the company faces today pale in comparison to the COVID-19 pandemic, but once again international affairs are finding a way to impact Disney’s planning.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Indyke and Kahn serve as co-executors of Epstein's estate, were bequeathed by Epstein $50 and $25 million respectively, and managed Epstein's legal and financial affairs.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Her performances around 2023’s The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We were carefully choreographed, cinematic affairs—cinematic enough, in fact, to be documented in a concert film.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
The most viral videos feature fruits in absurd situations, ranging from scandalous affairs with other fruits to baby fruits thrown off a ship (yes, really).
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Brazil’s foreign ministry argued the request on behalf of Beattie was an interference in internal affairs.
—Mauricio Savarese, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Philadelphia police declined to comment while internal affairs is reviewing the incident.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Hegseth also imposed a pledge on journalists not to gather or transmit information about military affairs that had not been approved by his department for release.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
The challenges the company faces today pale in comparison to the COVID-19 pandemic, but once again international affairs are finding a way to impact Disney’s planning.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Indyke and Kahn serve as co-executors of Epstein's estate, were bequeathed by Epstein $50 and $25 million respectively, and managed Epstein's legal and financial affairs.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Her performances around 2023’s The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We were carefully choreographed, cinematic affairs—cinematic enough, in fact, to be documented in a concert film.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
The most viral videos feature fruits in absurd situations, ranging from scandalous affairs with other fruits to baby fruits thrown off a ship (yes, really).
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Brazil’s foreign ministry argued the request on behalf of Beattie was an interference in internal affairs.
—Mauricio Savarese, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Philadelphia police declined to comment while internal affairs is reviewing the incident.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Hegseth also imposed a pledge on journalists not to gather or transmit information about military affairs that had not been approved by his department for release.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affairs
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Like Days and Nights, The Bottle Factory Outing is funny and full of strange, criss-crossing romances and cultural divides.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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It wasn’t supposed to feel real so much as inspirational, with all the flair and spectacle that adorn fairy tale romances — helicopter ride, cliffside proposal with blinding diamond (string quartet in tow), etc.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tune Into the Rhythm of Filipino Festivals After a nearly three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, festivals across the Philippines are once again taking the stage, filling up the events calendar with vivacious celebrations of local culture and tradition.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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March's meteor madness March had several notable fireball events.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The viral video appeared to take that emphasis to an extreme, leaning heavily into dramatic editing choices more commonly associated with cinematic productions than traditional albums.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Following back-to-back seasons of directing his own productions, Desai is taking a breather this go-around to focus on broader administrative duties.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Knicks only truly made things interesting in minutes the former Brooklyn Nets star and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer spent on the bench on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs at Place, things are a little more formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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But such is the risk-reward of attempting to get ahead of the game in such matters before cost increases.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is where d/acc’s democratic instinct matters.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Plus the balcony is useful for intrigues and gossiping about the people below, as seen at Lady Danbury’s ball in season one of Bridgerton.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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In The Corner That Held Them, rarely does desire raise its head as the nuns busy themselves with dishonest bishops, honest con men, collapsing spires, inconclusive visions, ecclesiastical intrigues, catty infighting, attempts at levitation, and the plague.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
14 Feb. 2026
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After the Academy Awards earlier this month, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and superstar singer Taylor Swift attended some post-Oscars parties.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps the parties involved will take Kay’s advice, join forces, and find a way to make watching sports a little easier sometime soon.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Brands with an authentic connection to Bessette-Kennedy, including some New York City small businesses, experienced unprecedented surges in consumer demands for products touted as her staples.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2026
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PCMag editors select and review products independently.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affairs. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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