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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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 show, which follows the secret love affair between professional hockey players Ilya and Shane, stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams in the lead roles.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 June 2026
This 1787 imagining, by architect and designer Felice Soave and Giocondo Albertolli, was the setting for a love affair between Giuditta Cantù Turino, the frescoist Appiano’s great-niece, and Vincenzo Bellini, Italy’s most romantic and melodramatic operatic composer.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
For some, a secret love affair will begin.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
The rekindling of an old love affair was aflame.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 June 2026
This 1787 imagining, by architect and designer Felice Soave and Giocondo Albertolli, was the setting for a love affair between Giuditta Cantù Turino, the frescoist Appiano’s great-niece, and Vincenzo Bellini, Italy’s most romantic and melodramatic operatic composer.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
For some, a secret love affair will begin.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
The rekindling of an old love affair was aflame.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for love affair
Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
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According to their website, Ecumenical Hunger Program is a family affair.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The Partey affair has hung heavy over a squad already trying to come to terms with a new coach in Queiroz, and who failed to qualify for the most recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) — a competition Ghana have won four times, but not since 1982.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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They’re affiliated with Mural Arts Philadelphia, the organization that partners with the Eagles to stage this annual event, and one of the men next to Sirianni apparently places his arm around Sirianni’s torso a bit too low for the coach’s liking.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The 2026 car is much more to Hamilton’s liking.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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Sheer black outfits that looked pulled from the pages of a gothic romance novel were draped on bodies.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The Dutton side of Dutton Ranch is mostly represented by Carter, whose quasi-romance with Oreana Jackson bogged down last week’s episode, and who this week is an absolute mess.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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The tune dropped in November 2025 and quickly became a chart hit, the likes of which the singer-songwriter probably never expected.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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While studying the performing arts, his classmates included the likes of Marilyn Monroe and James Dean, according to his family’s biography.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Plus, Worley goes to bat about his love of baseball.—
Bill Wachsberger,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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As a teen, the Regalis Foods founder pooled his savings to buy a kilo of black truffles from France after falling in love with the delicacy at a restaurant near his childhood home in Arkansas.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
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The platform learns client preferences—from aircraft type to onboard amenities to destinations—for customized use.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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That can be fine for travelers who are flexible, but less ideal for anyone sensitive to noise or motion, or with a preference to be close to an elevator, for example.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Symptoms of khat toxicity include delusions, loss of appetite, difficulty breathing, and increased blood pressure and heart rate.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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This first patient had fever, headaches, muscle pain, malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhea and abdominal pain, among other symptoms.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affair. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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