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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 rest of the East is sorting its affairs.
—
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Sean Jeans-Gail, vice president of government affairs and policy at the Rail Passengers Association, said Amtrak and many other ground transportation companies barred weapons on trains and buses after 9/11, but none put security measures in place to detect or screen every passenger for firearms.
—Claudia Lauer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
According to his office, Scott was focused on climate change, criminal justice and law enforcement reform, education, healthcare, housing, immigration, labor and employment, transportation and infrastructure, veterans affairs and more during his tenure.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Efrat Lachter is a foreign correspondent for Fox News Digital covering international affairs and the United Nations.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
In an interview with Brazilian news outlet Opera Mundi, Díaz-Canel threatened to call off the negotiations after insisting Cuba’s internal affairs were not under discussion.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Paige Williams from Helmet Fire Productions is overseeing legal and business affairs for the production.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Internal affairs interviewed witnesses and Rogers, and examined evidence for the review.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
In the morning, there is greater emphasis on career matters, deadlines and public attention, but by the afternoon, your friends and community affairs take precedence.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Sean Jeans-Gail, vice president of government affairs and policy at the Rail Passengers Association, said Amtrak and many other ground transportation companies barred weapons on trains and buses after 9/11, but none put security measures in place to detect or screen every passenger for firearms.
—Claudia Lauer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
According to his office, Scott was focused on climate change, criminal justice and law enforcement reform, education, healthcare, housing, immigration, labor and employment, transportation and infrastructure, veterans affairs and more during his tenure.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Efrat Lachter is a foreign correspondent for Fox News Digital covering international affairs and the United Nations.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
In an interview with Brazilian news outlet Opera Mundi, Díaz-Canel threatened to call off the negotiations after insisting Cuba’s internal affairs were not under discussion.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Paige Williams from Helmet Fire Productions is overseeing legal and business affairs for the production.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Internal affairs interviewed witnesses and Rogers, and examined evidence for the review.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
In the morning, there is greater emphasis on career matters, deadlines and public attention, but by the afternoon, your friends and community affairs take precedence.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affairs
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Her past high-profile romances with stars like Harry Styles, Jake Gyllenhaal, Joe Jonas, Joe Alwyn, Matty Healy, and more are rumored to have inspired some of her biggest hits.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Most romances begin with normal life and build to a happy ending.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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The residences were born out of necessity but have become cherished events for the thousands in the band’s cult.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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But Barnes noted that timing such events is difficult.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The deal was negotiated by Jessica Russo, COO productions and acquisitions at VMI and Dan Thunell, head of international sales at Propagate.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The performing arts campus is home to six venues that host everything from large-scale Broadway musicals and symphony performances to ballet and student productions.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Pistons fans are, understandably, in shambles, but one fan is taking matters into his own hands to punish himself for daring to be a Pistons supporter.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Whether landlords and towers are following the law matters because towing in Connecticut has disproportionately occurred in low-income areas.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Plus the balcony is useful for intrigues and gossiping about the people below, as seen at Lady Danbury’s ball in season one of Bridgerton.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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Roshanara became Aurangzeb’s informant, keeping him apprised of court intrigues and politics.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 Mar. 2026
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There’s no guarantee that new maps across the country will play out the way two parties hope.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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In other words, Visit KC is betting heavily on people choosing to come to Kansas City for everything happening around the matches — Fan Fest, watch parties and the broader atmosphere — not just the games themselves.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affairs. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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