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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2
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
The late actress was also, of course, famous for her love affairs.
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Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
There are going to be love affairs that develop between co-workers.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s objectively a milestone, though hardly what makes this dramatically stylish show about lesbian love affairs and guinea pig welfare feel so unique.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025
Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
There are going to be love affairs that develop between co-workers.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s objectively a milestone, though hardly what makes this dramatically stylish show about lesbian love affairs and guinea pig welfare feel so unique.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affairs
Noun
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Senators attached the continuing resolution to a package of spending bills addressing military construction, veterans affairs, agriculture and congressional operations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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With this in mind, numerous sources from across the industry settled on Apple executive Jay Hunt, a former BBC Six O’Clock News editor, and James Harding, the ex-BBC current affairs boss who now runs Tortoise Media and the Observer, as credible candidates.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Although several early romances blossom, some misguided flubs send four sexy singles to the chopping block.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Doremus’s credits include Like Crazy and sci-fi romances Zoe and Equals.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Hundreds of likes and dozens of comments on Glorioso's and Brady Street's social media pages indicate community anticipation for the market's return.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant timed its newest opening to a collaboration with local Filipino-American rapper P-Lo, of the HBK Gang, who himself has collaborated with the likes of E-40 and Saweetie.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Boy, how horror appetites change in just three years.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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The burros' appetites for native desert trees are endangering the long-term sustainability of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Love affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affairs. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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