1
as in affairs
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 likings
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 affairs
The movie follows the life of feisty belle Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh), from growing up on a plantation to her love affairs, including with roguish Rhett Butler (Clark Gable).
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Rooftops, crimes, love affairs, gossip.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Could the modern classic sitcom about a group of disgruntled office workers' love affairs, friendships, falling outs, and petty squabbles be made today?
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
After the Great Depression, John Maynard Keynes, an economist whose personal life was full of love affairs with leading literary figures, suggested that governments could prevent, or at least moderate, these booms and busts.
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Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, for the next three weeks, opportunities for secret love affairs and flirtations are everywhere!
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
Bardot would nevertheless remain a media star, in part because of her numerous love affairs, advocacy for animals and zeal for right-wing politics.
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Richard Natale,
Variety,
28 Dec. 2025
Long before Madonna, Bardot pursued several love affairs with men on her own terms and was unapologetic about her hedonistic behavior and lifestyle in a pre-feminist era.
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Lee Smith,
CNN Money,
28 Dec. 2025
Bardot also had famous love affairs with her And God Created Woman's costar Trintignant and Warren Beatty.
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Alexia Fernández,
PEOPLE,
28 Dec. 2025
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Rooftops, crimes, love affairs, gossip.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Could the modern classic sitcom about a group of disgruntled office workers' love affairs, friendships, falling outs, and petty squabbles be made today?
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
After the Great Depression, John Maynard Keynes, an economist whose personal life was full of love affairs with leading literary figures, suggested that governments could prevent, or at least moderate, these booms and busts.
—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, for the next three weeks, opportunities for secret love affairs and flirtations are everywhere!
—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
Bardot would nevertheless remain a media star, in part because of her numerous love affairs, advocacy for animals and zeal for right-wing politics.
—
Richard Natale,
Variety,
28 Dec. 2025
Long before Madonna, Bardot pursued several love affairs with men on her own terms and was unapologetic about her hedonistic behavior and lifestyle in a pre-feminist era.
—
Lee Smith,
CNN Money,
28 Dec. 2025
Bardot also had famous love affairs with her And God Created Woman's costar Trintignant and Warren Beatty.
—
Alexia Fernández,
PEOPLE,
28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affairs
Noun
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As public knowledge of their affairs and overall mismatch came to a head, the couple separated in 1992, and the divorce was finalized in 1996.
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None of the deputies have been suspended or disciplined, but internal affairs is looking into what happened, McDaniel said.
Noun
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His debut post in November 2020 was a sweet selfie with his little girl that now has 4 million likes.
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Brown interviewed over 1,000 guests, including civil rights leaders like Jesse Jackson, politicians including President Ronald Reagan, and celebs the likes of Denzel Washington.
Noun
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For an artist like Taylor Swift, who has built a $2 billion career out of musically documenting her romances and breakups, marrying Travis Kelce is almost certain to yield great songwriting material.
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What better way to enjoy these emotional romances than with the songs that share their titles?
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Politicians deploy its propulsive power to justify their deeds and appetites.
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The team whetted fans’ appetites by promising initiatives involving Fieri throughout the race season.
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“Love affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affairs. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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