1
as in passions
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
an elderly couple showing their affection for each other by little acts of kindness
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as in diseases
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
born with a heart affection that later caused him problems
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as in inclinations
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
I'm rooting for the Cubs—just my natural affection for the underdog, I guess
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as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
religion, of one kind or another, is an affection common to every society known to have existed
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Recent Examples of affections
The new film from the husband-and-lesbian-wife duo Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke features Margaret Qualley playing gay (again) as the titular detective Honey, with Aubrey Plaza co-starring as a gruff cop who is the object of her affections.
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James Factora, Them., 21 Aug. 2025
He was considered a front runner during the season for Windey’s affections, however, things didn't work out.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The elites of colonial society had to legislate difference in status, distance in proximity, and the alienation of affections between people of European, African and Indigenous ancestry.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
Yes, a 41-year-old LeBron James might be available, but this is nothing like when Riley went to market in 2010 with a 25-year-old LeBron James as the object of his affections.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Together, Johnson and León offer an intense rendering of this song praising a passionate lover whose affections are worth the heartbreaking pain that ultimately follows.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2025
Gambon plays a mobster who takes over a restaurant while his wife’s affections wander elsewhere.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Most impressive among them are the four young lovers whose affections go every which way while under magical influences.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
But lately, as everyone’s affections have turned to red’s cousin oxblood, Lawrence is doing a complete 180.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
James Factora, Them., 21 Aug. 2025
He was considered a front runner during the season for Windey’s affections, however, things didn't work out.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The elites of colonial society had to legislate difference in status, distance in proximity, and the alienation of affections between people of European, African and Indigenous ancestry.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
Yes, a 41-year-old LeBron James might be available, but this is nothing like when Riley went to market in 2010 with a 25-year-old LeBron James as the object of his affections.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Together, Johnson and León offer an intense rendering of this song praising a passionate lover whose affections are worth the heartbreaking pain that ultimately follows.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2025
Gambon plays a mobster who takes over a restaurant while his wife’s affections wander elsewhere.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Most impressive among them are the four young lovers whose affections go every which way while under magical influences.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
But lately, as everyone’s affections have turned to red’s cousin oxblood, Lawrence is doing a complete 180.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affections
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That’s like one of my biggest passions.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Depending on your passions, Cookson can also bring aboard a dive maestro with full kit, specialist naturalist guides, yoga instructors or professional photographers to discreetly capture the voyage in cinematic detail.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Parents will be especially alarmed and this will place terrible burdens on pediatricians who will need to assuage their worries in order to provide important protections against serious and sometimes fatal diseases.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Nurabot is currently being piloted in Taichung Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan, on a ward that treats diseases associated with the lungs, face and neck, including lung cancer and asthma.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the corrupt scheme was well documented journalistically and much of the evidence is indicative, ultimately Argentina's Judiciary followed its political inclinations all the way to the top.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The artist’s ability to straddle the line between tomboy inclinations and ultra-glam moments is what has always attracted me to her style.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
20 Aug. 2025
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These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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These characteristics resemble those of unshrouded quasars previously detected at Cosmic Dawn.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Practitioners and patients alike have realized that there is no magical pill that treats all ailments for everyone.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Quarterback Brock Purdy has shoulder and toe ailments and will sit out at least the next two games.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While bad tendencies showed up in each loss enough good things seemed to appear in the wins.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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To identify workaholics, the researchers used established psychological surveys that measure both excessive and compulsive working tendencies.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Buffett’s Patience and the Role of Cash One of Buffett’s most underrated qualities is patience.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Not everyone will agree that these traits are all good qualities.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Children suffering from malnutrition can be more susceptible to contracting other illnesses, and children with preexisting conditions can be more vulnerable to becoming malnourished, experts say.—
Pablo Robles,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Childhood illnesses had severely weakened her own heart.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Affections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affections. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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