love affair

noun

Definition of love affairnext
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 These styling tricks, whether for an in-office week, or on a lavish getaway, add dimension and individuality, proving that fashion’s enduring love affair with accessorizing is very personal. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 July 2026 Christopher Nolan’s passionate love affair with the Premium Large Format moviegoing experience peaks with The Odyssey, a gigantic undertaking that marks the first feature shot entirely with IMAX Film Cameras. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 Theme parks reinforce and extend the public’s love affair with a studio’s franchises. — Robert Niles, Oc Register, 7 July 2026 After Scotland’s Tartan Army won over Bostonians earlier in the World Cup, a German soccer fan has become the next face of the love affair between the city and international visitors. — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for love affair
Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
  1. affair
  2. liking
  3. romance
  4. like
  5. love
  6. preference
  7. appetite
Noun
  • Austin police are conducting a criminal investigation with the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, as well as an administrative investigation through their internal affairs unit, police said in a news release.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • As for his father, Sonnenfeld says his dad had several affairs that his wife was aware of.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of affair
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  • Then, the arsenal's not robust enough for my liking, featuring a fastball iteration ~80% of the time (four-seam, cutter, sinker).
    — John Laghezza, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • If the black option isn’t to your liking, opt for the red or cream colors.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026
Definition of liking
Noun
  • Serena Page and Kordell Beckham won season 6 after their slow-burn romance became a fan favorite in the villa.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
  • Set in Texas Hill Country, the modern Western follows interconnected families and their rivalries and romances.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of romance
Noun
  • Move Engagement Into Private Channels Don’t confuse fewer likes with less relevance or visibility.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The video, which garnered hundreds of thousands of likes, was followed by her sharing updates about doctor’s appointments and her choice to pursue MAID over the next year.
    — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
Definition of like
Noun
  • Mariani described the feature as a love letter to an earlier internet that allowed young people — particularly those in the Global South — to find friendships, culture and identities beyond their immediate surroundings.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • Here’s everything to know about the couples who fell in love on soap opera sets.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of love
Noun
  • The strongest systems will likely recommend thoughtfully, confirm preferences and give travelers control rather than making assumptions.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • The Fed chairman devoted a fair amount of time to discussing his preference for markets to trade on economic data, as opposed to Fed policy.
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
Definition of preference
Noun
  • The appetite for larger compounds has become so voracious that Chad Carroll of Compass says requests for them have become a regular part of his business.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 July 2026
  • Coffee that interferes with sleep may indirectly damage cardiovascular health, since inadequate sleep can adversely affect blood pressure, appetite, glucose regulation and overall well-being.
    — Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of appetite

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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affair. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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