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as in romances
also affaires
a brief romantic relationship
an affair between two singles spending the summer at the same beach resort
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as in events
a social gathering
the annual country club dance is a really fancy affair
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as in productions
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
the lead float in the parade was a pretty impressive affair, a giant eagle's head with equally huge wings
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as in things
something that happens
the whole affair from start to finish took a total of 15 minutes
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as in matters
something to be dealt with
it's none of your affair whom I'm going out with tonight
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Recent Examples of affairs
The Washington Examiner met with Alexander Huang, special adviser to KMT Chairman Eric Chu and director of international affairs for the party, at KMT headquarters in Taipei.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Only 22 percent of Canadians surveyed by the center had faith in Trump doing the right thing regarding world affairs, down from 52 percent who had confidence in then-President Joe Biden in 2024.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
For those who still break the law, other enforcement measures—such as fines—should solve the problem, Maritza Perez Medina, the director of federal affairs at the Drug Policy Alliance, told me.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Ironically, Hollywood’s boycott has helped reinforce this state of affairs.
—Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The process likely would take six to 12 months, said Sarah Bianchi, chief strategist of international political affairs and public policy at Evercore ISI.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Industry events are often staid affairs, full of long-winded speeches and by-the-numbers performances.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Would Rupert and Lachlan sell off the empire while the regulatory state of affairs was in their favor, and before Rupert’s passing (or the year 2030, whichever came first) caused a family crisis?
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs is one of the world’s leading schools of international affairs.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Only 22 percent of Canadians surveyed by the center had faith in Trump doing the right thing regarding world affairs, down from 52 percent who had confidence in then-President Joe Biden in 2024.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
For those who still break the law, other enforcement measures—such as fines—should solve the problem, Maritza Perez Medina, the director of federal affairs at the Drug Policy Alliance, told me.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Ironically, Hollywood’s boycott has helped reinforce this state of affairs.
—Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The process likely would take six to 12 months, said Sarah Bianchi, chief strategist of international political affairs and public policy at Evercore ISI.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Industry events are often staid affairs, full of long-winded speeches and by-the-numbers performances.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Would Rupert and Lachlan sell off the empire while the regulatory state of affairs was in their favor, and before Rupert’s passing (or the year 2030, whichever came first) caused a family crisis?
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs is one of the world’s leading schools of international affairs.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affairs
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The original film ended with Law’s Graham and Diaz’s Amanda attempting to make their transcontinental romances work and ringing in the New Year together in Iris’ (Winslet) Surrey cottage.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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The film charts his romances and business endeavors, including a nightclub that seemingly births the jazz movement.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Usher, Meagan Good, and Jay-Z joined events that blended music, style, and philanthropy, reminding us just how many lanes the culture continues to dominate.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Movies are still big events, still consumed in long sittings, still treated as cultural monuments.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Outside of his film and TV roles, Linklater has a background in theater and has played roles in a variety of Off-Broadway productions, including Cymbeline, Much Ado About Nothing, Twelfth Night and Hamlet.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Beyond his time on Dancing with the Stars, Derek worked on the television show Nashville and has also appeared in Broadway productions and West End shows.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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In two of its three games so far, Abington has watched things come down to the final second against a vaunted squad from the Patriot League.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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While some in the UK industry may still feel YouTube should be kept at arm’s length, Alison Lomax, YouTube’s popular chief in the UK and Ireland, has been helping smooth things over in recent months with the broadcasters.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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Again, Dell’s frequent price shifts can dramatically alter each configuration's value, so timing matters.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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For instance, when rolling out a difficult organizational change, setting clear guidelines shows visible commitment, and provides immediate small wins that prove why change matters.—
Sheri Bachstein,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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While plundering a dungeon lair and stealing artifacts from a museum both have heist elements to them, Skullduggery looks into the other intrigues of adventures in urban environments.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Senior running back/defensive end Ishmaiah Elliott intrigues.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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The two parties have had their share of battles over the last 18 seasons.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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The 2016 Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, which commits countries to phasing out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) – greenhouse gases that don't harm the ozone layer like CFCs, but still trap heat in the atmosphere – has been ratified by 164 parties so far.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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The company has also found other ways to extend the life of its products.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affairs. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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