1
as in affairs
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 likings
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 affairs
Could the modern classic sitcom about a group of disgruntled office workers' love affairs, friendships, falling outs, and petty squabbles be made today?
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
After the Great Depression, John Maynard Keynes, an economist whose personal life was full of love affairs with leading literary figures, suggested that governments could prevent, or at least moderate, these booms and busts.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, for the next three weeks, opportunities for secret love affairs and flirtations are everywhere!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Bardot would nevertheless remain a media star, in part because of her numerous love affairs, advocacy for animals and zeal for right-wing politics.
—Richard Natale, Variety, 28 Dec. 2025
Long before Madonna, Bardot pursued several love affairs with men on her own terms and was unapologetic about her hedonistic behavior and lifestyle in a pre-feminist era.
—Lee Smith, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Bardot also had famous love affairs with her And God Created Woman's costar Trintignant and Warren Beatty.
—Alexia Fernández, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
There are going to be love affairs that develop between co-workers.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
After the Great Depression, John Maynard Keynes, an economist whose personal life was full of love affairs with leading literary figures, suggested that governments could prevent, or at least moderate, these booms and busts.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, for the next three weeks, opportunities for secret love affairs and flirtations are everywhere!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Bardot would nevertheless remain a media star, in part because of her numerous love affairs, advocacy for animals and zeal for right-wing politics.
—Richard Natale, Variety, 28 Dec. 2025
Long before Madonna, Bardot pursued several love affairs with men on her own terms and was unapologetic about her hedonistic behavior and lifestyle in a pre-feminist era.
—Lee Smith, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Bardot also had famous love affairs with her And God Created Woman's costar Trintignant and Warren Beatty.
—Alexia Fernández, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
There are going to be love affairs that develop between co-workers.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affairs
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David Parker serves as the managing director of government affairs and strategy with the lobbying firm Longbow Partners.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran undertake to respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and to refrain from interfering in each other’s internal affairs.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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This usually centers on the likes of Jefferson and his local, agrarian ideal; James Madison and his counterbalancing factions; Alexander Hamilton and his distrust of the common people.—
Jesse Wegman,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
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Note, the best global opening ever for a Pixar movie in like-for-likes belongs to Inside Out 2 with $384M WW ($230 Int’l, $154M domestic).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
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New romances blossom, old flames rekindle and shocking secrets will be spilled in this third series which takes everyone’s favourite rivalries to the next level.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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News of the series comes as audiences have become more and more enamored with romances set at the skating rink.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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This supplement may be particularly helpful for people who are busy or who have low appetites.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
18 June 2026
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And with rising temperatures come slipping appetites.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
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“Love affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affairs. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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