affair
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
She lives in the Park Slope area of Brooklyn, but had just begun a love affair with Los Angeles, and ultimately decided to split her time between the two.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
The affair was a "real earthquake" for the French book trade, Charlotte Allibert, co-founder of Librinova, a self-publishing company and literary agency, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
In their decade of marriage, the duo faced several significant bumps in their relationship—including an affair that the singer had early on in their marriage, as well as infertility struggles.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
He believes she was dragged, unwittingly, into the whole affair.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The Burr-Hamilton affair was destined to prove an exception on both counts.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
![]()
Before becoming an editor in 2022, Brent spent two decades as a legal affairs reporter, in roles covering the Supreme Court, the Justice Department and lower courts across the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Asking the question is certainly a brazen, if not entirely unusual, state of affairs in families, especially if she considers herself a de facto guardian.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
Public affairs professional Alex Challoner told me he came to London from the West Country when he was 21 and has called the city his home for 35 years.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
In ‘One Helluva Ride,’ Michael Douglas opens up about firing his dad, affairs on set, his son’s imprisonment and a lifetime lived under the spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
It also helps a prince a great deal to show himself to be extraordinary in dealing with internal affairs, as in the reports about Messer Bernabo Visconti of Milan.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing affair
The Poet X
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act V
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Because of Winn-Dixie
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!