1
as in love
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
my fondness for you will never fail
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2
as in liking
positive regard for something
I have a fondness for expensive chocolate
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Recent Examples of fondness
At that time, Finland fell under the rule of Russia – but after developing a fondness for the nation, Maria did her best to oppose any moves to limit the territory’s autonomy.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The point is to relay an anecdote or a bit of history about the brand and Booker Noe himself, and his son and current master distiller Fred Noe says this release is all about his dad’s fondness for New Orleans and its food—and one hot dog cart in particular.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
Fitzwilliams noted that the late Queen had a fondness for Fergie, despite her numerous scandals.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Mar. 2026
Teams are now looking to congest central areas to slow down United’s fondness for quick one-twos and clever passing triangles.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The point is to relay an anecdote or a bit of history about the brand and Booker Noe himself, and his son and current master distiller Fred Noe says this release is all about his dad’s fondness for New Orleans and its food—and one hot dog cart in particular.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
Fitzwilliams noted that the late Queen had a fondness for Fergie, despite her numerous scandals.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Mar. 2026
Teams are now looking to congest central areas to slow down United’s fondness for quick one-twos and clever passing triangles.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fondness
Noun
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The story begins on a train, somewhat subverts the typical strangers-on-a-train narrative in which a chance encounter leads to a love story (that is, the Linklater version rather than the Hitchcock one).—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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The 15-year-old has a strong love for reading and often chooses chapter books, happily spending time getting lost in a good story.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, Nvidia is already responding to some of the backlash, explaining that game developers will have full artistic control over DLSS 5 and can fine-tune the model to their liking.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Nero was widely blamed for the disaster, with accusers claiming that the emperor started the fire to bypass the senate and rebuild Rome to his liking, though modern historians believe the fire was accidental.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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Annie can be seen playing, seeking affection and happily engaging with Hannah and the other dogs in the home.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Her 84-year-old mother’s case, still being investigated by law enforcement, generated an outpouring of public affection for the co-host.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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On the other side were Jews who tended to be far more concerned about the resurgence of antisemitism on the right, from the likes of Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, and believed that Israel’s aggressive actions were partially responsible for making Jews unsafe.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the same period, the stock market’s rocketed 9,000%, creating immense wealth for the likes of executives who get options, restricted stock and other equity grants.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Let that passion carry you through the busier stretches.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Family comes first, and mom leads the way for the Carusos, and their passion is Chicago's famous signature condiment, giardiniera.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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For women in some regions, access is a real barrier, not a shopping preference — and that context matters.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The workshop will have interactive stations where attendees can share their preferences and provide input on priorities and trade-offs for plans for the site, according to the city.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The composer John Kander blamed Minnelli’s fitful acting career on the appetites of her fan base.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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These drugs slow digestion to help control appetite, which can lead to changes in stool consistency and frequency.—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Fondness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fondness. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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