affections

Example Sentences

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Her affections are initially for the governor and his charismatic cohort the way that Louise’s are for Claude.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Not surprisingly, his affections weren’t returned, but the humbling experience taught him several career-defining lessons.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Younger daughter Amaranta’s affections are shifting from her high school girlfriend to Renata, who works with Mal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025

Raymond’s drifting affections aren’t easy to grapple with, but the pain comes with life, and Cécile hasn’t lived enough of it to understand that.

From Salon • May 2, 2025

It’s my brand of sloth, surely, that I could fail my wife so miserably but seem to provide all the necessary objects and affections.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee