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
Dawson was watching as his soulmate embarks on a love affair with his best friend and burst into tears.
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Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Dawson was watching as his soul mate embarks on a love affair with his best friend and burst into tears.
—Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
America’s new love affair with gambling reached a crescendo on Super Bowl Sunday, when federally regulated prediction market Kalshi processed an eye-popping $871 million in trading volume—most of it tied to the NFL’s biggest game of the year.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, for the next three weeks, opportunities for secret love affairs and flirtations are everywhere!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Dawson was watching as his soul mate embarks on a love affair with his best friend and burst into tears.
—Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
America’s new love affair with gambling reached a crescendo on Super Bowl Sunday, when federally regulated prediction market Kalshi processed an eye-popping $871 million in trading volume—most of it tied to the NFL’s biggest game of the year.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, for the next three weeks, opportunities for secret love affairs and flirtations are everywhere!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
Noun
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The race for California governor has been a low-boil, late-developing affair, noteworthy mostly for its lack of a whole lot that has been noteworthy.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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His experience includes time as a UT student and graduate, Navy cryptologist, deputy attorney general and senior administrator overseeing legal affairs and operations at UT.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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There aren't nearly enough pirate shows on TV for our liking, but this swashbuckling adventure drama more than scratches that itch.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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With his James Bond 1990 vibe, Colin is the partner one instinctively prefers, unless one has a natural liking for Eagle Scout types.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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While Kennedy gave her his number, a real romance did not begin until spring 1994.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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True love lies in the middle — neither one creates the circumstances for romance to bloom.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The idea came up again during the expansion of higher education in the 1990s, and at one time or another it has been backed by the likes of Gordon Brown and Vince Cable.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
1 Mar. 2026
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The recent Nor’easter that unleashed a blast of winter fury the likes of which hasn’t been seen in Connecticut for more than a decade, dumped as much as 30 inches of snow and whipped up a blizzard in some parts of the state.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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This chance encounter between a group of young Brits and Americans led to three transatlantic love stories and three weddings.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Her love of books inspired her to open a bookstore in Gainesville in 2024 called The Lynx – its name a pun about the building of bonds within the community – in reaction to Governor Ron DeSantis’ encouragement of book bans in schools and libraries.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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Cost-of-living concerns are driving voter preferences, with affordability emerging as a defining issue that could shape the election.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy’s taste for meat goes beyond personal preference and into the policy realm.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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There’s not much appetite among other top Republicans, either.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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While this trope can take on a sexist tinge, considering many men use it to mock, criticize, or dismiss legitimate female frustration (or even pain), there is definitely some truth to the idea that women can experience changes in appetite in the days leading up to that time of the month.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
25 Feb. 2026
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