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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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Fans of the musical may also recognize some familiar pieces when the production arrives in Denver.
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In March 2026, Musk announced a plan to build the largest chip production facility in the world, in Texas.
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Hinkley was killed, and Fox survived with serious injuries in the incident, according to a report from the California Highway Patrol.
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Extreme heat claimed the lives of three hikers in two incidents last week in the Grand Canyon.
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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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As the city gears up for America's 250th birthday party, artists at Huddle, a gallery in the Northern Liberties neighborhood, are looking back to the Bicentennial.
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Cepeda was the successor to Petro’s Historic Pact party.
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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 28 Jun. 2026.
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