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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
Progressives see the success of democratic socialist candidates as a recipe to win the affections of voters across the country.
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Michael Collins,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
While waiting for a table, Fik explained his affections for the film.
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Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Through a series of cinematic contrivances, Tess borrows Katharine’s skirt suit, claims due credit for her business sense, and wins the affections of Katharine’s financier boyfriend (Harrison Ford).
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Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Over the course of the season, Chantal grows frustrated with her needy fiancé and begins falling for Jordie, who has harbored feelings for Delilah for years, but seemingly moves on and reciprocates Chantal’s affections.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Weapons Oscar winner Amy Madigan popped up early on in the procedural’s run, appearing in a pair of season 2 episodes as Jane, a troubled woman who became the subject of serial killer Frank Breitkopf’s (Keith Carradine) twisted affections.
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Rachel Labonte,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
How can a plotline about a man (Michael Johnston) who wishes upon a magical toy branch for the unrequited love of his life (Indie Navarrette) to return his affections not involve some blood?
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Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
The atmosphere in the house is always quiet, neat and calm — even when the housemates are upset that their crush’s affections are unreturned.
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Sarah Wang,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
And then there is Gomes, one of very few Wolves players to have retained the affections of supporters during a depressing decline for the club.
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Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
While waiting for a table, Fik explained his affections for the film.
—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Through a series of cinematic contrivances, Tess borrows Katharine’s skirt suit, claims due credit for her business sense, and wins the affections of Katharine’s financier boyfriend (Harrison Ford).
—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Over the course of the season, Chantal grows frustrated with her needy fiancé and begins falling for Jordie, who has harbored feelings for Delilah for years, but seemingly moves on and reciprocates Chantal’s affections.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Weapons Oscar winner Amy Madigan popped up early on in the procedural’s run, appearing in a pair of season 2 episodes as Jane, a troubled woman who became the subject of serial killer Frank Breitkopf’s (Keith Carradine) twisted affections.
—
Rachel Labonte,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
How can a plotline about a man (Michael Johnston) who wishes upon a magical toy branch for the unrequited love of his life (Indie Navarrette) to return his affections not involve some blood?
—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
The atmosphere in the house is always quiet, neat and calm — even when the housemates are upset that their crush’s affections are unreturned.
—
Sarah Wang,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
And then there is Gomes, one of very few Wolves players to have retained the affections of supporters during a depressing decline for the club.
—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affections
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Parents are encouraged to ask thoughtful questions to help students understand their passions and future aspirations.
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Having said that, when these two planets work together harmoniously, our affection, passions and desires are supported by effort and structure, allowing for things to take shape in a sustainable way.
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In the 1940s, the widespread use of penicillin allowed for the treatment of diseases that were once fatal.
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Minerals such as calcium, manganese, and fluoride support bone health, helping to prevent or manage diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis.
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Getty Choosing a college major has always been a big life decision, influenced by not only personal inclinations and talents, but also by starting salaries.
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There were inclinations to not fully believe in their capabilities against Argentina.
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Due to her limited knowledge of the lore, there were characteristics that guided her transformation.
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Three months later, the Supreme Court voted to allow immigration agents to stop people based on racial or ethnic characteristics while still-ongoing litigation against it proceeded.
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The women wanted physicians who were disease preventers, and doctors who were attentive to the difficulties wrought by menopause, which have been increasingly found to leave women vulnerable to other ailments.
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Peterson had a chaotic lone season with the Jayhawks, filled with various injuries and ailments, but remained in contention for a top-3 pick the entire year.
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The same tendencies people are routinely told to correct are, in moderate form, closely tied to a busier, more exploratory style of thinking than most self-improvement advice accounts for.
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Plath shows up in Dederer’s book about (mostly) men who make great art and live monstrous lives (and what to do with them), but only as a woman who turns her violent tendencies against herself.
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All three qualities are on display in a weekend retreat the firm designed on Shelter Island, a bucolic haven wedged between Long Island’s North and South Forks, just up the road from The Hamptons.
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In his press conferences, the Scot spoke about the different qualities — the speed and direct play — the Englishman brought to the table.
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Oura rings are beloved for their ability to track steps, monitor sleep, and even catch illnesses before symptoms begin.
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Older adults and young children are most sensitive to extreme heat, as are people who are pregnant, overweight, have disabilities or chronic illnesses.
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“Affections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affections. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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