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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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2
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
Globe-spanning benefit concerts and blockbuster charity singles boomed in the ’80s, and heartland-rock artists were fixtures at these affairs.
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Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The actor was being honored with an award for his contributions to film—but Amal’s red carpet look for the affair was worthy of its very own accolade.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
For Bush, the last president to host such an affair, the formality was a put-off.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
From casual daytime wear to the most formal evening affairs, pearls effortlessly transition.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
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Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The actor was being honored with an award for his contributions to film—but Amal’s red carpet look for the affair was worthy of its very own accolade.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
For Bush, the last president to host such an affair, the formality was a put-off.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
From casual daytime wear to the most formal evening affairs, pearls effortlessly transition.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affair
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Filming a Nicolas Winding Refn movie while talking through your Club Kid romance from afar must have been interesting.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi star as childhood pals turned hot and bothered frenemies having quite the torrid love affair as adults in a sumptuous and quite haughty bad romance.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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But the events of the last three years have left me confused and altered our relationship.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Allen was injured but was not shot during the April 25 attack at the Washington Hilton, which disrupted one of the highest-profile annual events in the nation’s capital.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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The high production values and frequent genre-hopping were inspired by the sketch-comedy duo Key and Peele, whom Barker grew up watching religiously.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Redick added that part of what Holmgren has done, overhelping on defense and forcing Ayton toward the perimeter, has stifled the 7-footer’s production.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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The Venezuelan government requested information about the incident and the action plan for mitigating and containing the spill, and demanded reparation measures in accordance with international environmental law, the statement added.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Ikner also discussed the Columbine High School shooting, the Virginia Tech shooting and other mass shooting incidents with ChatGPT, the lawsuit says.—
Laura Jarrett,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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The measure will not change the LAPD’s policy but requires the Police Commission to take up the matter.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The employees’ union interpreted this initiative as an assault on local and subject-matter expertise.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Julia Fox channeled spring fling queen energy and vintage vibes in Betsey Johnson for the 2026 Accessories Council Excellence Awards on Tuesday night in New York City.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Some other royal biographers believe Elizabeth also cheated, perhaps in response to Philip’s flings.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 May 2026
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Rumer, Scout and Tallulah Willis Demi Moore reminisced about daughters Rumer, Scout and Tallulah Willis and their childhoods with a black-and-white portrait from their early years and a video clip of the women dancing at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in 2025.—
Kim Willis,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The resort is in southern Goa, which is a calm respite from the bustle in the north, where the party people hang out along Holiday Street.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The Fresno State product didn’t exactly wow with size — a visible tick shy of a 5-foot-11 pre-draft measurement — but displayed solid timing and kept the rhythm humming on Saturday.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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That, too, would be struck down by the trade court, but in the meantime importers around the country, from giant corporations to individuals who simply want to buy single products from abroad, will be left mired in uncertainty.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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“Affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affair. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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