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
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
Most of the characters Kosmo meets are missing something — a companion of their own or a particular object of affection.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2016
You are an object of affection to me, being related to S�rvabhauma.
From Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita by K???ad?sa Kavir?ja Gosv?mi
