as in crush
a strong but often short-lived liking for another person had a brief infatuation with the captain of the ski team

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Recent Examples of infatuation All the while, Oh and Comer’s slow dance of antagonism crossed with infatuation is some of the most thrilling acting in recent television memory. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024 As Anette’s suspicions of Ben’s infatuation with Alicia intensify, their secrets and lies burst to the surface, culminating in a jaw-dropping finale. Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024 Addicted to opiates and alcohol, his life changes when a young man, Starkey’s Eugene Allerton, arrives on the scene, stirring Craig’s character into earth-shattering infatuation. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2024 Best, Easiest Couples Halloween Costumes But remember, infatuation alone does not equate to love or a long-term relationship. Serena Coady, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for infatuation 

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“Infatuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infatuation. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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