object of affection

Example Sentences

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While the fruit incites revulsion at first, it eventually becomes an object of affection among the family portrayed in the film.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2024

He played a squeaky-voiced water park stud in the 2010 Adam Sandler comedy “Grown Ups,” in which he was the short-lived object of affection for characters played by Salma Hayek, Maya Rudolph and Maria Bello.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2024

This reminded Frazier of “missed connections,” a Craigslist-era tradition in which romantic hopefuls would create a listing that described a chance encounter and ask the object of affection to reach out if they’re interested.

From Washington Post • Nov. 2, 2022

It’s a low bar to clear, and an object of affection is an object — but also, it still kind of works?

From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2019

Is it the experience of Christians that the coming in of a new object of affection interferes with entire consecration to God?’

From Kept for the Master's Use by Havergal, Frances Ridley