love affair

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Recent Examples of love affair Italians have enjoyed a love affair with bitter flavors for centuries (their aperitivos and digestivos) and drink bitter liqueurs like Campari and Fernet Branca as a matter of course, but to the uninitiated, Campari’s flagship cocktail, the inimitable Negroni, is too aggressive. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 21 June 2025 Knapp’s depiction of addiction as a doomed love affair struck home. Melissa Febos, The Atlantic, 9 June 2025 With this in mind, today is a delightful day for a secret love affair or a hidden little flirtation. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 June 2025 His love affairs and his public disputes were legendary. Christopher Bollen, Vulture, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for love affair
Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
Noun
  • From Oahu to Kauai, there are plenty of elopement planners, photographers, and unique venues that will tailor your celebration to your liking.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 June 2025
  • As if there wasn’t already enough change afoot in the world for Agnes’ liking, Ada is now the lady of the Van Rhijn household, creating serious confusion for the staff.
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • Left to right, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Indian minister of external affairs, and Dev Pragad, Newsweek CEO, speak onstage during a Newsweek Exclusive Fireside Chat With Indian Minister Of External Affairs, at 1 World Trade Center on June 30 in New York City.
    Jennifer Cunningham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
  • Turner spent a decade in Indiana, but the NBA's two-time blocks leader seemed to be at an impasse with his state of affairs in Indianapolis.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • On the current slate are the likes of Eurovision Song Contest drama miniseries La Canción (The Song) and psychological thriller series Los Sin Nombre (The Nameless), which debuted in June.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 July 2025
  • What were your conversations with Jay-Z like, going over to Roc Nation?
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • The list of celebs that were also on the yacht included Martha Stewart, Kendall Jenner, Naomi Campbell, Kate Hudson, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Anitta, Tessa Thompson, and even Brady’s old fling Irina Shayk.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 July 2025
  • And will Adam and Seema’s fling turn into something more?
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • His middle name is shared with the son and heir of Parzival, the knight of the Holy Grail in German Arthurian romance.
    Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
  • Written and created by Girls autour Dunham, the show is loosely based on her own romance with husband and series co-creator, Luis Felber.
    Katie Mannion, People.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • His hunger for movies and TV series is only matched by his love for video games.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 12 July 2025
  • What was special about Dope Folks — and a testament to Kuester's knowledge and love of music — was its mission of seeking out and reissuing rare rap records.
    Kylie Volavongsa, jsonline.com, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • His eyes have cleared, and his appetite is growing.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
  • As someone who’s witnessed the growing appetite for ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)-friendly buildings, this move feels like a step backward.
    Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 5 July 2025

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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affair. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.

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