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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
Trump visited Xi in Beijing during his first term, a lavish affair in which the Chinese leader rolled out the red carpet for him.
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Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 6 June 2025
These influenced me to be involved in community, social and civic affairs, and to take actions to affect changes in my community.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
The epic affair rivaled the Bulls’ first game in the NBA Finals against the Seattle SuperSonics at the United Center.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Their affair, unfolding in the shadows of Jim Crow America, sparks a firestorm.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 May 2025
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Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 6 June 2025
These influenced me to be involved in community, social and civic affairs, and to take actions to affect changes in my community.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
The epic affair rivaled the Bulls’ first game in the NBA Finals against the Seattle SuperSonics at the United Center.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Their affair, unfolding in the shadows of Jim Crow America, sparks a firestorm.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affair
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An exciting twist on classic Star Trek, Season 3 takes characters both new and beloved to new heights, and dives into thrilling adventures of faith, duty, romance, comedy, and mystery, with varying genres never before seen on any other Star Trek.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2025
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The couple previously confirmed their romance on Romeo's Instagram Stories in November 2024, sharing glimpses into their time together.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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In the final days leading up to the event, the White House made an unusual request.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
14 June 2025
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In addition to the Leo's message played on the park's big screen, the event will include words from people who knew Leo.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Designed by the famed 18th-century landscape architect Capability Brown, the estate’s sprawling grounds and stunning interiors have lent their timeless elegance to countless productions.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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The production is nominated for five Tony Awards, including Clooney for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
10 June 2025
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Covington also lied to federal investigators about the incident.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Several lawmakers are playing peacemaker between the chambers; Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Finance Chair Mike Crapo were expected to address the matter with Trump directly at a White House meeting on Thursday.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
13 June 2025
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Formula One teams treat their trade secrets like matters of national security.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Traffic jams can become sources of intrigue, rather than just a bad way to start your day.—
Lorraine Besser,
The Conversation,
5 June 2025
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There’s plenty of lingering intrigue at the end of this season, and the possibility of another child is bound to shake things up even further when the series returns.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 June 2025
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To promote the Imagine Benefit on Oct. 22 at the Plaza, where tables are going for as much as $100,000 apiece, a kickoff party was held Wednesday at the East Side home of skin care mogul Peter Thomas Roth.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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This patio will have an outdoor fireplace and will enhance the home’s ability to accommodate both day-to-day activities and entertaining either small or large parties.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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Medik8’s peptide products have become a growth engine for it in the U.S. market, which the brand entered in 2023.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Launched in 2018, Elevate now has more than a thousand clients in sports and entertainment as well as other sectors such as retail and consumer products.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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“Affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affair. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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