criminal conversations

noun

plural of criminal conversation
as in love affairs

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  1. love affairs
  2. romances
Noun
  • Frida Kahlo’s emotional intensity, so evident in her art, was equally present in her love affairs.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 July 2026
  • The movie follows the life of feisty belle Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh), from growing up on a plantation to her love affairs, including with roguish Rhett Butler (Clark Gable).
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of love affairs
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  • At the heart of the show, there are several strong romances that — in success — would carry on over three seasons.
    — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Pulley’s latest balances macro stakes with delightful burgeoning romances and connections between unlikely allies thrown together against the unbelievable.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of romances
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“Criminal conversations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criminal%20conversations. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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