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
Bogdanovich was developing his own version of the murder, which became the memoir The Killing of the Unicorn, detailing the relationship between their love affair, the making of They All Laughed and her murder.
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Fashion’s love affair with the WNBA is well documented, from Caitlin Clark’s ongoing relationship with Prada (including her front-row seat at the most recent runway in Milan), to Coach becoming the organization’s first-ever handbag partner.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
An outsider romance peppered with gallows humor and bubbling over with giddy optimism, Harold and Maude is a life-affirming, weirdly wonderful film about a rich kid with a death wish and his love affair with an exuberant 79-year-old woman.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
America’s love affair with ranch dressing is undeniable.
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2026
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Fashion’s love affair with the WNBA is well documented, from Caitlin Clark’s ongoing relationship with Prada (including her front-row seat at the most recent runway in Milan), to Coach becoming the organization’s first-ever handbag partner.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
An outsider romance peppered with gallows humor and bubbling over with giddy optimism, Harold and Maude is a life-affirming, weirdly wonderful film about a rich kid with a death wish and his love affair with an exuberant 79-year-old woman.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
America’s love affair with ranch dressing is undeniable.
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
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The king doesn’t dictate policy in the United Kingdom and rarely publicly comments on government affairs.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The rest of the East is sorting its affairs.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Quesadillas, nachos and salads are also on the menu and can be customized to your liking.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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The project is one more makeover refashioning the nation’s capital to Trump’s liking, following others such as the demolition of the White House's East Wing to make room for a new ballroom.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Song of the Goddess, 1992, which Pau made while living in New York, is a tribute to the secret real-life romance between two female Cantonese opera stars, Yam Kim-fai and Pak Suet-sin.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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There were sequels, corsets, and movie romances in an age when the genre was dying.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Even Luke Skywalker dons a pair of beige Levi’s—transformed from a miner’s uniform into a symbol of rebellious cool by the likes of James Dean—to blend in with the desert sands of Tatooine, a former mining outpost.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The white political elite of the former Confederacy assiduously fought the reforms that liberated African Americans, particularly the right to vote, introducing poll taxes and literacy tests, as well as resorting to terrorism by the likes of the Ku Klux Klan to turn back the clock.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Even as a young writer, her talent for digging up interesting stats, along with her contagious positivity and love for the game, set her apart in a crowded media landscape.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Williams' love of fashion is evident, with the actor hosting his own New York Fashion Week party ahead of his 25th birthday.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
2 May 2026
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Naming one clear boundary or preference shifts the tone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The format varies widely depending on access and preference.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Suppliers are also increasingly investing—both due to brand appetite and government regulations—in better data collection and traceability.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The brunch menu is fairly limited, but has something for most appetites—Greek yogurt bowls, French toast, avocado toast, etc.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Love affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/love%20affair. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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