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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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
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!
—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
There are going to be love affairs that develop between co-workers.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
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
There are going to be love affairs that develop between co-workers.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affairs
Noun
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Bottega Veneta’s mycelium collection is a step in the right direction, says Kering chief sustainability and institutional affairs officer Marie-Claire Daveu.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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Suzuki is a young beatnik of Greenwich Village, a moral, sharp-witted kid wanting a place where children can be taken seriously, free to manage their own affairs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Noun
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There’s no denying that the Sym TTLBT competes in the premium maxi-scooter segment against the likes of the Kymco AK 550i, Yamaha TMax, and the Honda Forza 750.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Hotel Juana The little sister to Hôtel Belles Rives, neighboring Hotel Juana’s Rolodex of guests during its heyday in the 1930s included the likes of jazz stars and royalty, like Duke Ellington and the Duke of Windsor.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The alpha heroes of 1980s romances—ranch owners, corporate raiders, anyone played by Michael Douglas—tended to be emotionally constipated anti-feminists intent on dominating the opposite sex by using testosterone and wads of cash.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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The streamer continues to reign as the best place to watch your favorite romances come to life.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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But then, so are customers’ appetites.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Revisiting asset allocations and risk appetites might get at the heart of what investors are trying to address.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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“Love affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affairs. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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