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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
Leslie stars in the movie as Liz, a married mom and soon-to-be empty nester who audits a college poetry class and becomes a point of tension between seniors — and longtime best friends — Sam (Andrew Barth Feldman) and Ari (Cooper Hoffman), who both vie for her affections.
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Overall, Venus in Libra will be a whimsical time to embrace our affections and aspirations for a select group of special people or one individual in particular.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
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
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
Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Overall, Venus in Libra will be a whimsical time to embrace our affections and aspirations for a select group of special people or one individual in particular.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affections
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After writing about plants with purple flowers, two gardeners shared their purple horticultural passions.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Best Gifts for Teens When looking for gifts for teens, consider products that align with their interests and passions, such as a practical bucket hat inspired by their favorite K-pop show or a fun crochet kit.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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According to the American Mosquito Control Association, mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but also a public health concern, capable of carrying diseases like West Nile virus.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The process of pruning involves removing dead, diseased, damaged, or crossing branches that can attract pests and be an entryway for diseases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lin—whose early career at Zappos and mathematical inclinations molded him into an early backer of companies like Airbnb and DoorDash—has been at Sequoia since 2010.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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For costume designer Nicky Smith, helping Robinson and Kanin deliver on the show’s eccentric potential meant working against her natural inclinations.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Published in Aerospace Science and Technology, the study describes that the Accurate prediction of aerodynamic drag characteristics across a wide range of wing-body configurations is crucial in the early design stages of transonic commercial transport aircraft.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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In fact, failure is one of the key characteristics of Silicon Valley.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But, Diabanté questions, isn’t a world without strife, oppression, war, famine, poverty and all other societal ailments what humans have been struggling for all along?—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Heat had a few of its best players out because of injuries on Saturday, but a few others played through their ailments.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The collaboration between certain MAGA influencers and animal-rights activists has drawn out the most confrontational tendencies within each camp.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Steed said her mother was born around the time of the 1953 raid and grew up with anti-government and, in turn, anti-vaccine tendencies.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
1 Nov. 2025
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Ekitike could cause City problems with his ability to stretch the play and ball-carrying qualities.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Making Intentionality a Priority Since the beginning, Mark and Alexis’ work as Arizona personal injury lawyers has been grounded in passion, relationships, and respect, and these qualities remain to this day.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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That’s different that the crisis caused when formula produced by Abbott was linked to infant deaths and illnesses in 2022.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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For less severe illnesses, people will usually recover with rest and hydration.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Affections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affections. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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