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
The show, which follows the secret love affair between professional hockey players Ilya and Shane, stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams in the lead roles.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 June 2026
This 1787 imagining, by architect and designer Felice Soave and Giocondo Albertolli, was the setting for a love affair between Giuditta Cantù Turino, the frescoist Appiano’s great-niece, and Vincenzo Bellini, Italy’s most romantic and melodramatic operatic composer.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
For some, a secret love affair will begin.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
The rekindling of an old love affair was aflame.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 June 2026
This 1787 imagining, by architect and designer Felice Soave and Giocondo Albertolli, was the setting for a love affair between Giuditta Cantù Turino, the frescoist Appiano’s great-niece, and Vincenzo Bellini, Italy’s most romantic and melodramatic operatic composer.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
For some, a secret love affair will begin.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
The rekindling of an old love affair was aflame.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for love affair
Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
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An epic battle between Attleboro and Central Catholic will be a two-day affair.—
Kristina Banahan,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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But Edina scored six of the next seven goals, including four straight to knot the affair.—
Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
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As Sol continues exploring her options, fans have quickly taken a liking to her and are eager to learn more about her background, including her ethnicity.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
10 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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A bit of romance, lots of great character conflicts, lovely English countryside and fantastic period costumes all make for a really excellent watch.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Here — with generous assistance from Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and an excellent Ray Liotta as players in a propulsive story about the romance and horror of being a knock-around guy — Scorsese finds momentum.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West were still in the lineup and effective, but Elgin Baylor, a high-wire precursor to the likes of Connie Hawkins, Julius Erving, and Michael Jordan, had retired.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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With a cellar that includes bottles from the likes of Heitz Cellars, Tor, Dominus, Pahlmeyer, and Vine Hill Ranch, Phillips bought 24 bottles, mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, but some of each varietal, including the Sémillon, which his wife Marsha particularly liked.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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For all of its massive successes, and for all of the fame, money, and love generated by this Broadway juggernaut, 125 years later the biggest lasting impact of Florodora is this spicy and fruity little cocktail, created for one particular girl in a particularly imperious mood.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
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Seehorn’s indelible portrayal of the cunning Kim Wexler transformed the character from one-off love interest to irreplaceable mainstay, and thus, a partnership was born.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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Becerra also had an edge among voters registered as no party preference or registered with other parties — who make up almost a third of the state electorate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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This idea—that values are revealed through felt preference, not intellectual agreement—runs throughout his work.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The same slowed digestion that curbs appetite is what causes the most common Ozempic side effects — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and abdominal discomfort.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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Latest earnings from global luxury brands, such as Ralph Lauren and LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, indicated recovering appetite for high-end beauty and fashion products in a market plagued by margin-eroding discounts in recent years.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affair. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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