1
as in affairs
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
Rooftops, crimes, love affairs, gossip.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Could the modern classic sitcom about a group of disgruntled office workers' love affairs, friendships, falling outs, and petty squabbles be made today?
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
After the Great Depression, John Maynard Keynes, an economist whose personal life was full of love affairs with leading literary figures, suggested that governments could prevent, or at least moderate, these booms and busts.
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Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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
Bardot would nevertheless remain a media star, in part because of her numerous love affairs, advocacy for animals and zeal for right-wing politics.
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Richard Natale,
Variety,
28 Dec. 2025
Long before Madonna, Bardot pursued several love affairs with men on her own terms and was unapologetic about her hedonistic behavior and lifestyle in a pre-feminist era.
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Lee Smith,
CNN Money,
28 Dec. 2025
Bardot also had famous love affairs with her And God Created Woman's costar Trintignant and Warren Beatty.
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Alexia Fernández,
PEOPLE,
28 Dec. 2025
There are going to be love affairs that develop between co-workers.
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Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Could the modern classic sitcom about a group of disgruntled office workers' love affairs, friendships, falling outs, and petty squabbles be made today?
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
After the Great Depression, John Maynard Keynes, an economist whose personal life was full of love affairs with leading literary figures, suggested that governments could prevent, or at least moderate, these booms and busts.
—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, for the next three weeks, opportunities for secret love affairs and flirtations are everywhere!
—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
Bardot would nevertheless remain a media star, in part because of her numerous love affairs, advocacy for animals and zeal for right-wing politics.
—
Richard Natale,
Variety,
28 Dec. 2025
Long before Madonna, Bardot pursued several love affairs with men on her own terms and was unapologetic about her hedonistic behavior and lifestyle in a pre-feminist era.
—
Lee Smith,
CNN Money,
28 Dec. 2025
Bardot also had famous love affairs with her And God Created Woman's costar Trintignant and Warren Beatty.
—
Alexia Fernández,
PEOPLE,
28 Dec. 2025
There are going to be love affairs that develop between co-workers.
—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affairs
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The Huron Valley facility in Ypsilanti, which is the state's only prison housing females, is the focus of an internal affairs division investigation as authorities look into the circumstances of three women who died this spring at the facility.
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My job is to report in a timely manner on crime, mass shootings, war coverage, domestic and international affairs, pop culture and more.
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This has been a theme with AEW, which has seen the likes of Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Penta, Ricky Saints, Jade Cargill and now Danhausen achieve career-defining success in AEW’s wake.
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This usually centers on the likes of Jefferson and his local, agrarian ideal; James Madison and his counterbalancing factions; Alexander Hamilton and his distrust of the common people.
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Her character had several romances in the following seasons, including with Nathan Grant.
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Here, Laura, a magazine writer in London, drifts through old friendships, failed romances, and the gothic banalities of family life.
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That discount was much higher at the start of the year, but bullish appetites are driving prices higher.
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This supplement may be particularly helpful for people who are busy or who have low appetites.
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“Love affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affairs. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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