1
as in affaire
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
Though their love affair clearly exists outside traditional heteronormative boundaries, the narrative leaves open the possibility that one or both of the men could be bisexual.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
The first fashion shows, the love affair with the cinema, Silvia Venturini Fendi‘s creation of the Baguette and Peekaboo bags.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
Chateau Royale New York, NY Opening: May New York is locked in a love affair with French restaurants that shows no signs of faltering.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
Tariffs could upend America’s love affair with Korean skin care.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
The first fashion shows, the love affair with the cinema, Silvia Venturini Fendi‘s creation of the Baguette and Peekaboo bags.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
Chateau Royale New York, NY Opening: May New York is locked in a love affair with French restaurants that shows no signs of faltering.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
Tariffs could upend America’s love affair with Korean skin care.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
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The white sneaker can even be customized to your liking in subtle ways, from a high platform version to contrasting leather details in a variety of colors.—
Lina-Marie Baatz,
Glamour,
21 Apr. 2025
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The new blushes are designed for the same purpose—treating skin as the primary focus, while the color can be customized to your liking.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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For decades, laws have intentionally limited military involvement in civilian affairs to prevent the militarization of policing and protect constitutional rights.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Notwithstanding the resurgence of regionalism in international affairs, none of the contributors expect the five American countries to form a coherent Western Hemisphere lobby within the G-20.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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More than 50 celebrities lost their homes as the blaze raged across the city, including the likes of Miles Teller, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Paris Hilton, Tyra Banks, Joshua Jackson and Anthony Hopkins.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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After spending time in Nashville writing for the likes of Rascal Flatts and Sabrina Carpenter, Trainor landed a deal with Epic Records.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
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Seven Days in June Seven Days in June $18 $16 Amazon What’s hotter than reigniting a passionate fling with the one that got away?—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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Staten gets angry, feeling left behind again, and accuses her of seeing their relationship as just a fling.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The pair, who are reportedly collaborating on a project, have been spotted together in London on several occasions over the past few months, fueling rumors of a potential romance.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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The film’s costume designer, a renowned Japanese art director and designer, had an otherworldly ability to tell stories of horror, romance, and violence through wardrobe alone.—
James Factora,
Them.,
2 May 2025
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Fast causal chain Shake Shack has decided to spread the love beginning Thursday, May 1 with a rotating schedule of free burger creations to add to a purchase of $10 or more.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Show her some love this Mother’s Day with an abundance of treats, whether from elaborate buffet to Chicago-style Italian beef.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2025
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Don’t forget that Bezos’s appetite for the exceptional extends offshore, with Koru, his $500 million, 417-foot sailing yacht, and Abeona, the $75 million, 250-foot support vessel that follows in its wake.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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But as the event has grown, so has the appetite for more focused, content-rich side events.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affair. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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