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
Dawson was watching as his soul mate embarks on a love affair with his best friend and burst into tears.
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Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
America’s new love affair with gambling reached a crescendo on Super Bowl Sunday, when federally regulated prediction market Kalshi processed an eye-popping $871 million in trading volume—most of it tied to the NFL’s biggest game of the year.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, for the next three weeks, opportunities for secret love affairs and flirtations are everywhere!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
There's no shame in having a love affair with coffee—after all, how else are we supposed to get through the day?
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
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Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
America’s new love affair with gambling reached a crescendo on Super Bowl Sunday, when federally regulated prediction market Kalshi processed an eye-popping $871 million in trading volume—most of it tied to the NFL’s biggest game of the year.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, for the next three weeks, opportunities for secret love affairs and flirtations are everywhere!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
There's no shame in having a love affair with coffee—after all, how else are we supposed to get through the day?
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
Noun
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Amanda, who also had an affair with Oliver, backs up the lie without flinching.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the future timeline, it’s revealed that Bree and Wrigley began having an affair at Bree and Evan’s engagement party.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Feel free to adjust it to your liking.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The underfoot feel was excellent at tempo pace and faster, but at everyday training paces, the ride felt too firm and unforgiving for my liking.—
Cory Smith,
Outside,
15 Feb. 2026
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This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, features spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
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If all of their notoriously violent fights are going to be like this, the show is going to struggle to sustain the tumultuousness of their romance.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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Davidson was not personally nominated at the BAFTAs, but the actor who played him in I Swear, Robert Aramayo, staged a shocking upset when he was announced as the winner in the Best Actor category, defeating the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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As well as selling to the execs who are buying programs or formats for their channel or platform, the likes of Banijay Rights can now have a more direct relationship with the people watching their shows.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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The love flowed both ways during this stop on Carlile’s first-ever arena tour.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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Pavlo Ivanov, her husband, the love of her life, and one of Ukraine’s elite F-16 pilots, was killed in action on April 12 2025.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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No matter your preference, understanding what sets each type apart puts you in a better position to build a home that’s both comfortable and well-styled.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Police repeatedly shut roads to give preference to VIP movement at the summit, creating chaos in the city of 20 million people.—
Aditya Soni,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Auerbach believes The 1% Club and Wisdom of the Crowd demonstrate that UK commissioners still very much have an appetite for risk.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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Replacing unhealthy snacks or desserts with yogurt, or eating yogurt before a meal to curb your appetite, can help with weight loss.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affair. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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