affections

plural of affection
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Recent Examples of affections Macken played Davis Collins, a rancher who served as a rival to Josh Duhamel’s Staten Kirkland — and also competed with Staten for the affections of Minka Kelly’s Quinn O’Grady. Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 22 Sep. 2025 Venus in Virgo’s affections are expressed through thoughtful acts and attention to details — proving devotion through consistency. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025 The bonds in Task are between men and other men, whether the backdrop is a barroom or a church; the loyalties, power structures, rivalries, and affections are all patriarchal. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025 And in the very final paragraph of Mansfield Park, the object of Fanny’s affections is not a person so much as a property. Lucy Worsley september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025 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. 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affections
Noun
  • Seeking out the world’s rarest novelties is one of Prosper Assouline‘s greatest passions.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The competitors are diverse and offer new perspectives and passions for the game, according to CBS.
    Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While many consider the mammal a nuisance for raiding garbage cans and damaging property, raccoons can also carry diseases, and they probably shouldn't be kept as housepets.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Consuming too many calories paves the way for obesity and related diseases like Type 2 diabetes.
    Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • LaCombe, who played forward in his youth, has shown great improvement in his own end but still has the offensive inclinations to be a point producer.
    Eric Stephens, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • As a professor of science education, one of my goals while preparing future teachers is to introduce them to the characteristics of scientific knowledge and how it is developed.
    Ryan Summers, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Typical eldest daughter characteristics include being responsible, independent, empathic, caring, a perfectionist, stressed and anxious, the Cleveland Clinic notes.
    Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • For a more comprehensive mind-body tune-up, guests can opt for a multi-day Paths to Wellbeing program, which targets specific ailments, such as insomnia.
    Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Aiyuk, who tore his ACL and MCL in Week 7 of last season, isn't close to returning, and Pearsall and Jennings have what appear to be more minor ailments.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This is presumably a reference to Perkins' status as a closeted gay man, something Hitchcock likely knew, and not because Perkins had homicidal tendencies.
    JR Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • This can lead to stress, perfectionist tendencies, and feeling not good enough when the other sibs inevitably misbehave.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Also, research has shown this seasoning has antioxidant qualities.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Reviewers love its texture, temperature-regulating qualities, and its suitability for all seasons.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Hospitalization is necessary for most patients and the disease has a case-fatality rate of about 20%, which is far greater than other foodborne illnesses.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Timely treatment of acute illnesses and consistent management of chronic conditions or special needs are also vital to prevent deterioration and long-term consequences into adulthood.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

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