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as in romance
also affaire
a brief romantic relationship
an affair between two singles spending the summer at the same beach resort
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as in event
a social gathering
the annual country club dance is a really fancy affair
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as in production
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 incident
something that happens
the whole affair from start to finish took a total of 15 minutes
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as in matter
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 affair
Unfortunately, this is not the current state of affairs.
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Gabriela Hearst, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Brainard was most recently Walmart’s director of federal government affairs and was previously a senior tax staffer to two members of the House.
—Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
Weissmann also served as the head of worldwide business affairs at Warner Bros. and as a partner at Kaplan Livingston Goodwin Berkowitz & Selvin before launching Weissmann Wolff.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
For instance, the sun is highlighting your eighth house of intimate affairs and shared resources, while Mars retrogrades through your stability-seeking second house of values, finances and comfort.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Gabriela Hearst, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Brainard was most recently Walmart’s director of federal government affairs and was previously a senior tax staffer to two members of the House.
—Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
Weissmann also served as the head of worldwide business affairs at Warner Bros. and as a partner at Kaplan Livingston Goodwin Berkowitz & Selvin before launching Weissmann Wolff.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
For instance, the sun is highlighting your eighth house of intimate affairs and shared resources, while Mars retrogrades through your stability-seeking second house of values, finances and comfort.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affair
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As the Bachelor, Ellis is eager to embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure, and genuine connections.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Helmed by veteran soap writer and producer Michele Val Jean, with Sheila Ducksworth leading the CBS Studios/NAACP venture, the show promises to deliver everything a great soap should—romance, scandal, and struggle—while highlighting the complexities of elite Black communities.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
25 Jan. 2025
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The event comes as an Arctic blast affects more than half the U.S. population.—
Aïda Amer,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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While Musk was busy rubbing elbows with other billionaires at the event — namely, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Bezos' fiancée, Lauren Sanchez — all eyes were on Musk and Zilis' interaction, as the two keep their exact relationship status private.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Actor Taran Killam is exiting the off-Broadway production of Urinetown after losing his home in last week's devastating Palisades Fire, PEOPLE has confirmed.—
Lawrence Yee,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Taking aim at President Joe Biden’s 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, Trump’s Project 2025 proposes to erase clean energy programs from the federal government entirely while boosting the production of fossil fuels.—
Sabrina Haake,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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There are also increasing concerns about the conditions and safety in our subways, due to commuters’ negative experiences and horrific high-profile incidents.—
Selvena Brooks-Powers,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
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That came after a October 2023 accident in which external probes found the company misled or deceived regulators about the incident.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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Trump and his advisers have also prepared an executive order directing the incoming attorney general and the heads of all departments and agencies to review law enforcement conduct over the last four years, multiple sources familiar with the matter said.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Deadline has also reached out to SAG-AFTRA on the matter of AI being used in The Brutalist, particularly since Brody is up for Best Actor Drama at the SAG Awards.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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The intrigue: On Dec. 2, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C) went to Mar-a-Lago for a round of golf with Trump.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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The artifacts within the box get players into the mood for their intrigues.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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President Donald Trump will be speaking Monday afternoon at a House Republican conference in Miami, a three-day retreat to overcome internal party differences about how to pay for sweeping tax cuts while also cutting trillions from federal spending.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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This year’s slate includes passion projects from a myriad of top Hollywood talent who decamped to Park City, Utah, for screenings, panels, and parties.—
David Graver,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Discount chain Big Lots filed for bankruptcy last September, and the Container Store, a retailer offering storage and organization products, declared bankruptcy last month.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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For brands like JennAir, the digital strategy is focused on curating a high-end experience to bring consumers in-store to get hands on with their products.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affair. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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