affections

Example Sentences

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The low-budget film stars Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette as a man who makes a sinister bargain to win the affections of the woman he admires -- and must bear the consequences.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Madrid’s affections are mainly split between Real and Atlético.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

The object of her affections just needs a nudge in the right direction, and this playful, soulful melody should easily set the romance on track.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 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

She was getting used to his brothers’ boisterous affections.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack