1
as in affaires
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 likings
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 affairs
The late actress was also, of course, famous for her love affairs.
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Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
There are going to be love affairs that develop between co-workers.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s objectively a milestone, though hardly what makes this dramatically stylish show about lesbian love affairs and guinea pig welfare feel so unique.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025
Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
There are going to be love affairs that develop between co-workers.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s objectively a milestone, though hardly what makes this dramatically stylish show about lesbian love affairs and guinea pig welfare feel so unique.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affairs
Noun
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Anthony Kim, a research fellow in international economic affairs at the Heritage Foundation, said Japan and South Korea are eager to work with the administration to solidify partnerships.—
Chris Megerian,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Now ninety-seven, Klaus still weighs in on current affairs.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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The clip has been viewed more than 1 million times on TikTok and received over 76,000 likes.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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In the 10 days since Getachew shared the complete remix, the release has been streamed more than 270,000 times on Soundcloud and racked up nearly 16,000 likes.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lots of shows have car bombings and kidnappings, and at least a handful have women straining against the tension of their romantic lives and career ambitions while conducting their extramarital flings on the floor.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Jeremiah is miserable, has nowhere to live, and is trying to find meaning through meaningless flings.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Although snakeheads have sharp teeth and healthy appetites, electro-shocking of local waters shows healthy populations of native species like largemouth bass.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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From day one, the Arlington community has embraced Smoke’N Ash with open arms—and open appetites.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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There are cozy romances and dark romances.—
Karen Ostergren,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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The football star keeps his love life out of the spotlight and has not publicly commented on his romances.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Love affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affairs. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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