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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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 investigation uncovers a decades-old love affair, revealing that the person Grandma had been exchanging letters with for half a century via the traditional qiaopi system was a complete stranger.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Lawrence, home to the University of Kansas Jayhawks, became an unexpected international darling as the college town made headlines around the world for its mutual love affair with the Algerian men's national soccer team, known as Les Fennecs.
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Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Quick bites → One state's love affair with ice cream is leaving the rest of America in the freezer.
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Staff,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Snow is the audience’s eyes into the world of Hunting Wives, starring as a married mother named Sophie O’Neil who embarks on a passionate love affair with spellbinding socialite Margo Banks (Malin Akerman).
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Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Lawrence, home to the University of Kansas Jayhawks, became an unexpected international darling as the college town made headlines around the world for its mutual love affair with the Algerian men's national soccer team, known as Les Fennecs.
—
Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Quick bites → One state's love affair with ice cream is leaving the rest of America in the freezer.
—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Snow is the audience’s eyes into the world of Hunting Wives, starring as a married mother named Sophie O’Neil who embarks on a passionate love affair with spellbinding socialite Margo Banks (Malin Akerman).
—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
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And now, Swift’s fans are set to descend on the city, accompanied by hordes of media who until recently had little to no concrete information about the hush-hush affair.
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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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Trump has aggressively pushed for lower interest rates, repeatedly berating former Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not decreasing borrowing costs to the president’s liking.
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Add the greens and/or vegetables, in stages as necessary, and toss in the garlicky oil, then add the sauce and cook to your liking, stirring frequently.
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The love story is one now cemented in the history books of pop culture and romance.
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Did the woman who has spent a career immersed in romance with all of its joys and sorrows really exchange vows in what's essentially her workplace?
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At match time expect a dip to the upper-80s with a feels-like of 96.
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Fae introduced Amad for No 8 Christ Inao Oulai and switched Bonny with Elye Wahi in a like-for-like change.
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But can this love story survive the Jackson ranch's shady dealings?
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Keep up with the arts, keep up with the love, and share a plate of food with your neighbor.
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These distinct sauce styles are all rooted in traditions that developed in the coastal South, influenced by shifting populations, regional preferences, and supply chains.
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As carbuyers' preferences have shifted, pricier vehicles have become the norm at dealerships, leaving budget-conscious shoppers with fewer affordable models to choose from.
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Symptoms of cyclosporiasis occur between two days and two weeks after exposure, and include frequent watery diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight, abdominal cramps and bloating, nausea and low-grade fever.
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Monroe County health officials say symptoms occur two to 14 days after exposure and include frequent watery diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight, cramps and bloating, nausea and low-grade fever.
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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affair. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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