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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
The deal enjoyed the backing of Western countries, including the United States, whose adviser for African affairs Massad Boulos has drafted a proposal to settle the long-running conflict in Libya, which keeps Dbeibah as prime minister, the officials said.
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Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The Kings’ production had been top-heavy of late, but the bottom six delivered in a momentous affair.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Still, Snider says that for many attendees, the show is a family affair.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
Greitzer played a key role in local affairs, saving the Village’s Jefferson Market Courthouse from demolition and ensuring Washington Square Park was permanently closed to car and bus traffic.
—Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The Kings’ production had been top-heavy of late, but the bottom six delivered in a momentous affair.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Still, Snider says that for many attendees, the show is a family affair.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
Greitzer played a key role in local affairs, saving the Village’s Jefferson Market Courthouse from demolition and ensuring Washington Square Park was permanently closed to car and bus traffic.
—Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affair
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His plays — rife with exploration of deep humanity and emotion — provide not just a framework for hanging many different worlds upon his words, but also the kind of complex characters and twisted tales that actors and filmmakers crave, whether tragedy, romance or comedy.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Only film-lover Bella retains a shred of optimism into adulthood, having started a new romance with a film usher.—
Charles Lewis III,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Typical events, like the Super Bowl or large musical acts like Taylor Swift and Beyonce, at either of the venues, have clogged city streets and created a safety issue, Davidson says.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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However, keep in mind that the pools and private event suite (with a huge outdoor patio just a couple floors down) are all on that side, and the noise travels a bit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Shot in France and partially underwritten by a French production company, Jude’s interpretation transposes the maid’s experience to that of a Romanian immigrant.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Operating costs for soybean production have stayed elevated since 2020 and are projected to increase again in 2026, according to the agency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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On Sunday, April 12, Ginn issued an apology for the incident on social media.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Winkler identified at least sixty-four recent incidents that fit this general description.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Broadway and Downtown, 12South, East Nashville and The Gulch each have a distinct feel, so choosing where to base yourself matters.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The team and players — two of whom accepted asylum offers to remain in Australia — didn't comment on the matter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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This has spring fling written all over it.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 2026
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Represents Prince’s brief but glorious fling with ‘60s psychedelia.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The American president's agenda has striking parallels with the way the Hungarian leader used the levers of government to tilt the media, judiciary and electoral system to keep his party in power for 16 years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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In the Epistle to the Galatians, Paul strains to show that the Gentile mission and the Jerusalem mission, though carried out by mutually mistrustful parties, belong to a single divine design.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Texas hemp retailers are getting temporary relief after a judge blocked the state's new ban on smokable THC products – a rule that shop owners say threatened to wipe out large portions of their business.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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China banned the import of Taiwanese pineapples in 2021 and since then extended the import ban to products as varied as the grouper fish, squid, tuna and other fruits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affair. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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