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
The necklace, like the film Wuthering Heights, zooms in on a complicated love affair.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
That discussion starts with the love affair Angelenos had with P-22, an intrepid mountain lion who crossed both the 101 and 405 freeways and survived until his death in December 2022.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
These tend to involve love affairs or status issues or shock revelations and result in dismayed reactions and abrupt comeuppances for previously unflappable characters.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Emily Brontë’s gothic tale of a destructive love affair set amidst the desolate English moors is arriving on the big screen next month, courtesy of director Emerald Fennell.
—Air Mail, 24 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
That discussion starts with the love affair Angelenos had with P-22, an intrepid mountain lion who crossed both the 101 and 405 freeways and survived until his death in December 2022.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
These tend to involve love affairs or status issues or shock revelations and result in dismayed reactions and abrupt comeuppances for previously unflappable characters.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Emily Brontë’s gothic tale of a destructive love affair set amidst the desolate English moors is arriving on the big screen next month, courtesy of director Emerald Fennell.
—Air Mail, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
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Efrat Lachter is a world reporter for Fox News Digital covering international affairs and the United Nations.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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In addition to academic affairs, the provost oversees seven other offices focused on faculty, graduate studies and enrollment.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Exaggerated Shapes Swabb is ready to move on from curved furniture and scalloped details galore, finding these styles to be a bit overused for her liking.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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The other, Damari, the middle child, has taken a liking for a different team.—
Sam McDowell
February 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
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The film vaguely follows the basic outline of the first half of the novel, heavily streamlining the twisted tale of family strife and generational trauma into a more conventional tragic romance centered squarely on Catherine and Heathcliff.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Alongside the continued dominance of genre packages, such as horror, action and thrillers, more films about relationships and romance have hit the market, hoping to make buyers’ hearts (and budgets) flutter.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Darnold’s already shown maximum resolve by scrambling his way off the ash heap of underachievement history, where the likes of Zach Wilson, Josh Rosen and Johnny Manziel all reside.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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It is centred around a striking building topped with turf, a nod to Iceland’s traditional architecture, with aqueduct-like arches and an angular timber roof inside—a little Hobbit-like, a little sci-fi rustic.—
Rick Jordan,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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On a holiday celebrating love and affection, thousands of enthusiastic basketball fans showed up at Intuit Dome to cheer for their favorite NBA players in a trifecta of skills competitions on the eve of the league’s 75th annual All-Star Game.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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This Valentine’s Day, Ben Smith and Kelly Dennis will profess their love for each other — and New York City — in front of loved ones, strangers and possibly Batman.—
Andrea Sachs,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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But Gatsby Africa’s insights from those on the ground show that Kenya’s grip on growth is tenuous and largely dependent upon the duty-free benefits afforded by the preference program.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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At 6-foot-10, Šarić could help the Bulls redistribute their size toward bigger lineups, which have become a preference of the front office this season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Over the past couple of years, as millions of Americans began taking these GLP-1s — and as appetites have shrunk — restaurants started to notice.—
Allyson Reedy,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Today, travel appetites have changed.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affair. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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