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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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
Our story takes a close look at America’s love affair with supplements — and why that hasn’t meant big gains for supplement makers in Washington, at least just yet.
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Christian Orozco, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Known for painting the faces of Beyoncé, Zendaya, and Serena Williams, renowned artist and Medicube’s Creative Director Sir John’s love affair with makeup began with his mother.
—Akili King, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
That’s objectively a milestone, though hardly what makes this dramatically stylish show about lesbian love affairs and guinea pig welfare feel so unique.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025
Carrie and Big slept together on their first real date, kicking off what would turn out to be a lifelong love affair.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Christian Orozco, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Known for painting the faces of Beyoncé, Zendaya, and Serena Williams, renowned artist and Medicube’s Creative Director Sir John’s love affair with makeup began with his mother.
—Akili King, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
That’s objectively a milestone, though hardly what makes this dramatically stylish show about lesbian love affairs and guinea pig welfare feel so unique.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025
Carrie and Big slept together on their first real date, kicking off what would turn out to be a lifelong love affair.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
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It’s established right away that Ziva and Tony are friendly but romantically estranged co-parents who’ve found Europe to their mutual liking, but the exact nature of how their relationship changed over the last few years reveals itself in copious flashbacks.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Nix took some of the advice and then molded it into a schedule tailored to his liking.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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The two reportedly began an affair after meeting.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The squad is undoubtedly better, the first XI is probably not, and the club were made to look weak over the Isak affair.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The ceremony boasted performances from the likes of Doja Cat, Lola Young, Tate McRae, Sabrina Carpenter, Post Malone with Jelly Roll, and Lady Gaga.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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The likes of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera add another layer of depth to the squad.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Back in Cousins, Taylor is explaining how Belly and Conrad’s relationship is deeper than just a high school fling.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Following Carrie's breakup with Aiden Shaw (John Corbett), the two had a brief fling before Duncan returned to London.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Bitcoin will probably indeed come to save us from fiat money, and thereby restore normal portfolio preferences across the board, including in real estate.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Even while rejecting many of the Administration’s demands, Harvard has in recent months made moves that share something of the flavor of the Administration’s preferences, beyond addressing antisemitism.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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For her, bedrooms and dining rooms, in particular, benefit from the romance and visual depth these prints offer.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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The pair rekindled their romance after a five-month break in early 2025.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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To complete the sequence, Gray returned to his love and lightly touched hands before drinking a potion to join him in eternity.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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She was known for her vibrant spirit, artistic talent, and deep love for animals.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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But the new leadership team, headed by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), all voted against the House’s 2021 AUMF repeal bill and did not have an appetite to bring it up last year.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Located right next to the fabric center is The Depot Deli, ideal for those who might work up an appetite while shopping.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affair. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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