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as in romances
also affaires
a brief romantic relationship
an affair between two singles spending the summer at the same beach resort
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2
as in events
a social gathering
the annual country club dance is a really fancy affair
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as in productions
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 things
something that happens
the whole affair from start to finish took a total of 15 minutes
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as in matters
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 affairs
Justin White, vice president of student affairs and strategic initiatives, told the college's board of trustees this month the college is enrolling a record number of high school students in concurrent credit courses.
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Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
The archivist handed him a heavy file—or legajo—labeled 377, from a section dealing with Caribbean affairs.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Since the dawn of time, the romance of railways has seduced poets, spellbound novelists, and dealt directors the perfect hand for capturing fleeting friendships, illicit affairs, and all manner of crimes and capers.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Dani Deahl was promoted to VP of creator policy & corporate affairs within Caldecott Music Group.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Wang Yiwei, a European affairs expert at Renmin University of China, said that Britain’s strengths in finance, consulting and other services dovetail well with a growing appetite in China for services such as health and elderly care.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
This is a really sad state of affairs.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Trump has seemed to doze off multiple times while guests talk during announcements in the Oval Office and as secretaries speak at Cabinet meetings, which often turn into hours-long affairs as top administration officials lavish praise on the president.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Sanagustin, who exits as president of Pine Tree Entertainment for the role, will report to Tana Jamieson, co-head and executive vp creative affairs.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
The archivist handed him a heavy file—or legajo—labeled 377, from a section dealing with Caribbean affairs.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Since the dawn of time, the romance of railways has seduced poets, spellbound novelists, and dealt directors the perfect hand for capturing fleeting friendships, illicit affairs, and all manner of crimes and capers.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Dani Deahl was promoted to VP of creator policy & corporate affairs within Caldecott Music Group.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Wang Yiwei, a European affairs expert at Renmin University of China, said that Britain’s strengths in finance, consulting and other services dovetail well with a growing appetite in China for services such as health and elderly care.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
This is a really sad state of affairs.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Trump has seemed to doze off multiple times while guests talk during announcements in the Oval Office and as secretaries speak at Cabinet meetings, which often turn into hours-long affairs as top administration officials lavish praise on the president.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Sanagustin, who exits as president of Pine Tree Entertainment for the role, will report to Tana Jamieson, co-head and executive vp creative affairs.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affairs
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The payoff was particularly good because the writers gave us the push-and-pull that defines all great TV romances.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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While promoting her new tumultuous love story onscreen, Margot Robbie paid homage to one of Hollywood’s most passionate romances.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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The producers and the author were doing kind of book events and the lines were like several times around the block.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Expect to see more one-off events across the industry in an attempt to get people back to theaters.—
Ellie Austin,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Tony Awards eligibility cut-off date for the 2025-2026 season is April 26 for all Broadway productions which meet all other eligibility requirements.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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The 74th Tony Awards, which honored productions from the 2019-2020 season, was delayed and held at the Winter Garden Theatre on September 26, 2021 at the Winter Garden Theatre.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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But those are very different things.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Anything tied to the royals will always draw some interest, which actually underscores how difficult things are for Harry and Meghan, as even their titles no longer seem enough to attract audiences to lackluster projects.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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For hours, in the suffocating heat, Dooley sifted through endless accounts of mundane colonial matters—church records, itemizations, legal disputes, petty complaints.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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That’s left researchers and startups to take matters into their own hands.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Even when insulted or thwarted – by Spanish intrigues on the Florida frontier, by British seizures in the Caribbean, by pamphleteers accusing him of being a monarch in disguise – Washington’s tone remained measured.—
Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2026
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At 63 herself, Foster intrigues as well.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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None of the separatist political parties currently hold seats in the Alberta legislature.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The settlement is still pending court approval, so for now, nothing is changing as the parties wait for a federal judge to review and ultimately approve the agreement.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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On average, about 35% of large consumer products companies’ portfolios are in categories with more than 7% growth, Horsley said.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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What Gold Star Distribution products were affected?—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affairs. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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