infatuations

plural of infatuation
as in crushes
a strong but often short-lived liking for another person had a brief infatuation with the captain of the ski team

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Recent Examples of infatuations There is a specific kind of yearning involved in having a crush, one that feels intense, yet is for the most part harmless fun; still, as people grow older the frequency of such infatuations often decreases. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
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Noun
  • Licensed psychotherapist Lucas Saiter agreed that a decline in crushes is common in adulthood.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Fast forward, 20 years later, and Swift is not a little girl anymore, and her music isn’t about little girl crushes and worries.
    Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • After writing about plants with purple flowers, two gardeners shared their purple horticultural passions.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
  • 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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“Infatuations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infatuations. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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