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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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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
One of the biggest hurdles for elders seeking guidance when the state intervenes in their personal affairs is the opacity of the Florida law governing adult protection.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite Guillotin’s ideals, executions were messy and sometimes shambolic affairs, swarmed by bloodthirsty crowds and heckling tricoteuses.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Each state office will include a small leadership support team responsible for functions such as legislative affairs, communications and intergovernmental coordination.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
For instance, with Mars and Mercury moving through Aries in your festive fifth house, everything from your creative expression to your romantic affairs gets an extra boost of energy.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Lanius will serve as Storyfied Ventures’ business affairs lead through his Convergence Media Law firm.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Efrat Lachter is a foreign correspondent for Fox News Digital covering international affairs and the United Nations.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Around Thanksgiving 2009, a report that Woods had been in a car accident near his home erupted into a major scandal involving allegations of affairs.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
An initial document, which will be released next week, is part of a broader research push, led by CEO Altman, chief futurist Joshua Achiam, and vice president of global affairs Chris Lehane, that will focus on industrial policy and solutions for economic disruptions in the age of AI.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite Guillotin’s ideals, executions were messy and sometimes shambolic affairs, swarmed by bloodthirsty crowds and heckling tricoteuses.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Each state office will include a small leadership support team responsible for functions such as legislative affairs, communications and intergovernmental coordination.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
For instance, with Mars and Mercury moving through Aries in your festive fifth house, everything from your creative expression to your romantic affairs gets an extra boost of energy.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Lanius will serve as Storyfied Ventures’ business affairs lead through his Convergence Media Law firm.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Efrat Lachter is a foreign correspondent for Fox News Digital covering international affairs and the United Nations.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Around Thanksgiving 2009, a report that Woods had been in a car accident near his home erupted into a major scandal involving allegations of affairs.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
An initial document, which will be released next week, is part of a broader research push, led by CEO Altman, chief futurist Joshua Achiam, and vice president of global affairs Chris Lehane, that will focus on industrial policy and solutions for economic disruptions in the age of AI.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affairs
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From Romeo and Juliet to Ennis and Jack, here’s a look at nine romances that have had the opposite of happy endings.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Their reunion proves to be more complicated and dramatic than romantic, leading Kitty to find new friends — and romances — while building a life in the South Korean city.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Tune Into the Rhythm of Filipino Festivals After a nearly three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, festivals across the Philippines are once again taking the stage, filling up the events calendar with vivacious celebrations of local culture and tradition.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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March's meteor madness March had several notable fireball events.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The viral video appeared to take that emphasis to an extreme, leaning heavily into dramatic editing choices more commonly associated with cinematic productions than traditional albums.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Following back-to-back seasons of directing his own productions, Desai is taking a breather this go-around to focus on broader administrative duties.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Knicks only truly made things interesting in minutes the former Brooklyn Nets star and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer spent on the bench on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs at Place, things are a little more formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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But such is the risk-reward of attempting to get ahead of the game in such matters before cost increases.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is where d/acc’s democratic instinct matters.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Plus the balcony is useful for intrigues and gossiping about the people below, as seen at Lady Danbury’s ball in season one of Bridgerton.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 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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In 2018, some involved in O'Rourke's campaign told Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink that there was little to no support from the state and national parties.—
Nathalie Marie Palacios,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The parties have the right to appeal.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Brands with an authentic connection to Bessette-Kennedy, including some New York City small businesses, experienced unprecedented surges in consumer demands for products touted as her staples.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2026
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PCMag editors select and review products independently.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affairs. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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