1
as in affaire
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
The director will continue his love affair with IMAX after working with the format in several films, most recently Oppenheimer.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Translated, the Chinese people are conducting a passionate love affair with all things American, yet we’re supposed to believe the CCP can use TikTok to convince the American people to hate America?
—John Tamny, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
There had been suspicions that it was all linked to Saudi Arabia’s continuing love affair with FIFA, and that their Public Investment Fund would be injecting a large sum into DAZN.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Their show, which chronicles the love affair between a rabbi and his gentile girlfriend, scored three Globe nominations: best musical or comedy TV series, and best acting nods for Brody and Bell.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Translated, the Chinese people are conducting a passionate love affair with all things American, yet we’re supposed to believe the CCP can use TikTok to convince the American people to hate America?
—John Tamny, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
There had been suspicions that it was all linked to Saudi Arabia’s continuing love affair with FIFA, and that their Public Investment Fund would be injecting a large sum into DAZN.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Their show, which chronicles the love affair between a rabbi and his gentile girlfriend, scored three Globe nominations: best musical or comedy TV series, and best acting nods for Brody and Bell.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for love affair
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There’s an image of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who was arrested in 2022 for not wearing her hijab to the Iranian morality police’s liking and died in custody under suspicious circumstances, tugging on the Grand Ayatollah’s beard with her hair free-flowing.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Jan. 2025
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Working in batches or if your air fryer is large enough, fry salmon, broccoli and potatoes together for 10-12 minutes at 400F., until salmon is cooked to your liking. Serve salmon with potatoes and broccoli and drizzle the remaining honey-miso mixture throughout.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Will Drake’s complaint soften rap’s fiery desire for controversy, or make the next rap beef a kinder and gentler affair?—
Bill Hochberg,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Michael Backstrom, Edison’s vice president of regulatory affairs, said Thursday that there were no conclusions yet about the cause of either fire.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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There were stories of wild bacchanals involving nudists, and grand parties attended by the likes of artist Andy Warhol, jazz musician Charlie Parker and Nobel laureate physicist Richard Feynman.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025
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When the wedding goes south, all their romantic lives get entangled and the show follows their foibles and flings.—
Erin Strecker,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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Here are 10 smart options for a springtime fling, all with a compelling reason or two to travel there.—
Tanvi Chheda,
AFAR Media,
17 Jan. 2025
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This preference is more popular amongst Millennials (67%) compared to Boomers (37%).—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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That preference was on display in August last year, when the KMT’s Hsia visited China amid lingering tensions over Pelosi’s visit.—
Bloomberg.com,
Bloomberg.com,
7 Feb. 2023
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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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Cheerleaders weren't allowed to mingle with NFL players Don't picture a cinematic high school love story where the football player falls in love with the cheerleader.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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By the time the Chiefs faced the San Francisco 49ers in the 2024 Super Bowl, there was another love story at play.—
Rob Csernyik,
WIRED,
25 Jan. 2025
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Yet, the appetite for immediate change seems limited.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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So what is the Warriors' appetite to shake things up this season?—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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