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
Hurley said this also explained Lynch’s instant love affair with digital technology in the 2000s.
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 11 July 2025
Californians have long had a love affair with zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) and the state currently holds 19.5% of ZEV registrations compared to the overall U.S. market share of 7.8%.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 23 July 2025
The design draws deeply from its Oxfordshire surroundings, echoing the soft charm of the Cotswolds and Britain’s long-standing love affair with gardens.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Premiering in the thick of a global pandemic, Bridgerton arrived just when audiences needed an escape, and quickly reignited pop culture's love affair with period dramas.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 June 2025
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 11 July 2025
Californians have long had a love affair with zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) and the state currently holds 19.5% of ZEV registrations compared to the overall U.S. market share of 7.8%.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 23 July 2025
The design draws deeply from its Oxfordshire surroundings, echoing the soft charm of the Cotswolds and Britain’s long-standing love affair with gardens.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Premiering in the thick of a global pandemic, Bridgerton arrived just when audiences needed an escape, and quickly reignited pop culture's love affair with period dramas.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
Noun
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Return the pan to the oven and cook 5 minutes more or until the cheese is melted and browned to your liking.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Aug. 2025
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Make sure to hit the selection of serious salsas to finish them off to your liking and grab a mezcal from the adjacent ReyRey bar.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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In the United States, climate ambition is increasingly becoming a state-by-state affair.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But connecting with the hits of his youth must have had an energizing effect, because both La Perfecta II (2002) and Ritmo Caliente (2003) were profound, funky affairs.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Equally, many of the goods that Switzerland exports to the US, do not have competitors there (Swiss chocolate, watches and more importantly specialized industrial goods which are used by the likes of Boeing).—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Analysts from the likes of JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank and investment bank Jefferies expressed some concern about the second half of the year, though, noting more discounting, high inventories and lagging consumer sentiment.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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In the best movies streaming this August, that can mean death, summer flings, and partying until the sun comes up.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
2 Aug. 2025
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But when the pair begin to realize their casual love affair is far more meaningful than a fling, complications and hard, hidden truths bubble to the surface that affect both of their futures.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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The couple first sparked romance rumors when Megan posted an Instagram photo with Thompson in the background in early July.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Swift and Kelce famously started dating in the summer of 2023, and seemingly first confirmed their romance when Swift started popping up at his NFL games in September of that year.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Playfulness keeps your connection light yet strong, helping love become more resilient over time.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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These babies were made out of love, out of presence, out of care and intention.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Investors with an appetite for lithium and other battery metals such as nickel and cobalt have been hoping for a recovery since prices started to collapse three years ago, eventually dragging lithium down by 80% and forcing mine closures around the world.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Fever, anxiety, and stomach issues can also reduce appetite and nutrient absorption, worsening cachexia.8 Delirium: Severe confusion or delirium may cause disorientation, difficulty recognizing familiar people or places, or hallucinations.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affair. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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