object of affection
Example Sentences
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In her book she offered thorough readings of several sonnets to support previous claims that one frequent object of affection was William Herbert, the 3rd Earl of Pembroke and one of Shakespeare’s patrons.
From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2022
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
Freeman, however, has become the franchise’s newest object of affection.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2022
It's that moment in every rom-com when the budding architect or bakery owner faces some initial rejection from her/his object of affection.
From Salon • Oct. 25, 2021
Things that are excellent in themselves will be loved for themselves; but they become the more suitable object of affection, if they have withal some suitableness and conveniency to us.
From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh
