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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2
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
Meanwhile, for the next three weeks, opportunities for secret love affairs and flirtations are everywhere!
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
There's no shame in having a love affair with coffee—after all, how else are we supposed to get through the day?
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
That love affair quickly expired because the Giants simply sucked.
—Linda Perillo, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
The iconic work, part of the museum’s large collection of French impressionist paintings, fueled her imagination — and later, a love affair with Paris.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
There's no shame in having a love affair with coffee—after all, how else are we supposed to get through the day?
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
That love affair quickly expired because the Giants simply sucked.
—Linda Perillo, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
The iconic work, part of the museum’s large collection of French impressionist paintings, fueled her imagination — and later, a love affair with Paris.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
Noun
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Amanda, who also had an affair with Oliver, backs up the lie without flinching.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the future timeline, it’s revealed that Bree and Wrigley began having an affair at Bree and Evan’s engagement party.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Feel free to adjust it to your liking.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The underfoot feel was excellent at tempo pace and faster, but at everyday training paces, the ride felt too firm and unforgiving for my liking.—
Cory Smith,
Outside,
15 Feb. 2026
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The film vaguely follows the basic outline of the first half of the novel, heavily streamlining the twisted tale of family strife and generational trauma into a more conventional tragic romance centered squarely on Catherine and Heathcliff.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Alongside the continued dominance of genre packages, such as horror, action and thrillers, more films about relationships and romance have hit the market, hoping to make buyers’ hearts (and budgets) flutter.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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With the film, Hader is set to become the latest major comedic talent to make his mark in horror, joining a lineage that includes the likes of Jordan Peele, Zach Cregger, and most recently, Curry Barker.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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These coats aren’t just stylish, but they’ve been cosigned by the likes of Hailey Bieber and Kate Middleton, and the trend was everywhere last week.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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On a holiday celebrating love and affection, thousands of enthusiastic basketball fans showed up at Intuit Dome to cheer for their favorite NBA players in a trifecta of skills competitions on the eve of the league’s 75th annual All-Star Game.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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This Valentine’s Day, Ben Smith and Kelly Dennis will profess their love for each other — and New York City — in front of loved ones, strangers and possibly Batman.—
Andrea Sachs,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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No matter your preference, understanding what sets each type apart puts you in a better position to build a home that’s both comfortable and well-styled.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Police repeatedly shut roads to give preference to VIP movement at the summit, creating chaos in the city of 20 million people.—
Aditya Soni,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Auerbach believes The 1% Club and Wisdom of the Crowd demonstrate that UK commissioners still very much have an appetite for risk.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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Replacing unhealthy snacks or desserts with yogurt, or eating yogurt before a meal to curb your appetite, can help with weight loss.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affair. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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