1
as in affair
a brief romantic relationship
the tabloids feel obliged to keep us informed of the love affairs of celebrities, whether we care to know or not
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as in liking
positive regard for something
a group of young men united by their love affair with the muscle car
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Recent Examples of love affair
Mohamed Salah’s nine-year love affair with Liverpool is at an end.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Paul Schrader's love affair with artificial intelligence is on the rocks.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Making changes There’s no telling how long the love affair with GLP-1 medications will last, no knowing if long-term side effects could arise or if a new weight loss method will appear that’s more affordable.
—Connie Ogle
updated May 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
That’s the 1935 George and Ira Gershwin classic about a doomed love affair set in Charleston’s Black community of Catfish Row.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
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James Pearce, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Paul Schrader's love affair with artificial intelligence is on the rocks.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Making changes There’s no telling how long the love affair with GLP-1 medications will last, no knowing if long-term side effects could arise or if a new weight loss method will appear that’s more affordable.
—Connie Ogle
updated May 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
That’s the 1935 George and Ira Gershwin classic about a doomed love affair set in Charleston’s Black community of Catfish Row.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
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Breakfasts are leisurely continental affairs, with homemade medialunas and fantastic cut fruit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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John Follmer is an Iraq war vet and an adviser to Los Angeles County on military and veterans affairs, who works with homeless vets on the tough streets of Los Angeles.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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When everything is cooked to your liking, toss in some optional fresh spinach and shredded cheese.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2026
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Unsurprisingly, Makenna has taken a liking to the game that defined her mother’s upbringing.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon' brings romance to Texas Similar shows are moving into the Texas turf.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Eight episodes later, millions of fans have watched their rocky romance become a happily ever after on the surprise Prime Video hit’s first season.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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Think Woodstock lodge meets the French Alps meets Williamsburg, Brooklyn in the winter where classic rock 'n' roll tunes from the likes of Springsteen and The Stones add to its cozy retro vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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In 2024, the company completed construction of a massive $28 million secure depository on East State Street in downtown Eagle for storing gold and silver to rival the likes of Fort Knox.—
Kevin Fixler
June 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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The only thing Marie wants is her mother’s love, but is that even possible?—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Meanwhile, their friends are also navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship, confronting the bittersweet challenges of growing up and moving on.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The go-to options span eggs, chicken, Greek yogurt, beans and tofu, giving households flexibility on cost, prep time and dietary preferences.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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This favoritism is driven by legacy preferences, athletic recruitment and nonacademic ratings that reward expensive resume-building, yet elite universities remain reluctant to change these practices.—
Prasad Krishnamurthy,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Google is trying to capitalize on a growing appetite for its homegrown AI chips, known as tensor processing units, or TPUs.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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The semaglutide medication slows the digestive system, and combined with reduced appetite and lower fluid intake, that can leave users feeling backed up for weeks at a time.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affair. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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