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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
Brenda Scott Henry, Gary’s office of sustainability and environmental affairs director, gave an overview of the stormwater ordinance in Hatcher’s absence.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
But Butler was also divisive, in part because of his influence over so many parts of the military—and the public-affairs community.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Some analysts say Zaluzhnyi’s lack of involvement in Ukraine’s day-to-day political affairs could weaken his popularity.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Congressional addresses have become rowdy affairs in recent years.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2026
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office says its internal affairs team is now leading the investigation into the incident.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
The two men will be arrested in less than a day, but they’ve been given a little time to get their affairs in order.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Interviews are typically hurried affairs, a business transaction more than anything else, with a strict time limit.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Efrat Lachter is a world reporter for Fox News Digital covering international affairs and the United Nations.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
But Butler was also divisive, in part because of his influence over so many parts of the military—and the public-affairs community.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Some analysts say Zaluzhnyi’s lack of involvement in Ukraine’s day-to-day political affairs could weaken his popularity.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Congressional addresses have become rowdy affairs in recent years.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2026
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office says its internal affairs team is now leading the investigation into the incident.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
The two men will be arrested in less than a day, but they’ve been given a little time to get their affairs in order.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Interviews are typically hurried affairs, a business transaction more than anything else, with a strict time limit.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Efrat Lachter is a world reporter for Fox News Digital covering international affairs and the United Nations.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affairs
Noun
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So — romances, action thrillers, erotic thrillers.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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Successful romances star at least one looker.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Scattered throughout the 1,300 acres are various artwork and sculptures, and in summer the park hosts concerts and events against the stunning mountain backdrop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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During such events, the public is generally allowed to visit the Capitol and pay their respects.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Founder and creative director Shezad Manjee said the Dallas-Fort Worth area is already becoming a hub for large scale productions, pointing to the Taylor Sheridan led studio complex in Fort Worth that will host the series Landman and other projects.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Local productions continue to anchor viewer interest, accounting for 80% of all streaming hours.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the past few months, however, things have changed.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s something about studying real-life situations that have happened and then creating and imagining into this fictional kind of characterization of things.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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One of the defendants, Benjamin Song, a 32-year-old former Marine Corps reservist who associates described to authorities as a cult-like ringleader who opposes the government on immigration enforcement and on other matters, shot Alvarado Police Department Lt.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 17,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Feb. 2026
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The person asked to have their name withheld because they were not authorized to speak to the media about administrative matters.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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In The Corner That Held Them, rarely does desire raise its head as the nuns busy themselves with dishonest bishops, honest con men, collapsing spires, inconclusive visions, ecclesiastical intrigues, catty infighting, attempts at levitation, and the plague.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
14 Feb. 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
Noun
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Mountbatten-Windsor and Giuffre's settlement was confidential, the parties had said in a joint statement in the filing.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The current law has also been used to prosecute secondary parties, such as journalists who allegedly encouraged public office holders to leak confidential information – something that the Law Commission said has generated significant controversy.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Trump's proclamation exempts a long list of products from the new levies, including beef, tomatoes, oranges, pharmaceuticals, passenger vehicles and certain critical minerals.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affairs. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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