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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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4
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
Whether attending a formal evening affair or a casual garden ceremony, there’s a style for everyone, from classic silhouettes to those with a modern twist – at a price point to fit every budget.
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Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
However, the Social Security Administration’s update is a positive development, said Bill Sweeney, senior vice president of government affairs at AARP.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Anyone who’s played Astro Bot will be in no way surprised, despite strong competition, in another typically BAFTA affair with surprises along the way.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Snap’s public owners have no say at all – zero votes – in the company’s affairs.
—Gregory H. Shill, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
However, the Social Security Administration’s update is a positive development, said Bill Sweeney, senior vice president of government affairs at AARP.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Anyone who’s played Astro Bot will be in no way surprised, despite strong competition, in another typically BAFTA affair with surprises along the way.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Snap’s public owners have no say at all – zero votes – in the company’s affairs.
—Gregory H. Shill, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affair
Noun
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She’s also got five adaptations of her contemporary romance novels in the works.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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During their final performance together, the pair appeared to confirm their relationship — after months of romance rumors — with an onstage kiss.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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In the wake of the devastating events of last Sunday's episode of The Last of Us, this week's installment marked a new chapter for Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and the rest of the survivors of the infected horde's attack on Jackson.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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This type of shoe is perfect for evening or more formal events and goes great with dark jeans or satin finish.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
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The state government collects significant taxes and royalties on oil production.—
Brett Watson,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some teams, though, might be turned off by the lack of production (just 4½ sacks in three seasons).—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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Once the interview is completed, it is expected Bojang will be sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the incident.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Connecticut State Police are leading the investigation into the incident, Bessette said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2025
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In a subsequent filing for his nomination, Isaacman disclosed four civil casino cases: the two described above, plus another from the Taj Mahal and one from the Trump Plaza, a source familiar with the matter said.—
Karen Freifeld,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Holdings is in discussions with investors to raise about $20 billion, Bloomberg News reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.—
Vinay Dwivedi,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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The intrigue: While some areas with relatively high shares of young adults living at a parent's home also have relatively steep housing costs, Pew didn't find a clear link between those factors.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Vatican remains a nest of intrigue, despite all his untying of knots.—
Howard Chua-Eoan,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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When a drug bust at a party attended by high-profile second-generation VIPs leads to a dangerous conspiracy, the yadang must fight to survive.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
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Or more commonly known (if it’s commonly known?) as a placenta party.—
Danielle Pergament,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2025
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Many of the products and processes needed to decarbonize economies use scarce minerals, such as lithium in electric batteries and niobium and neodymium in the construction of wind turbines, as well as more familiar metals, such as aluminum and copper in cables that carry power.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Built to last in any environment, the products can be customized to store anywhere from 4 to 40 pairs of shoes at the same time, with the peace of mind that there will be no dripping or dirt accumulating on the floor or shoes lower on the rack.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affair. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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