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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as in liking
positive regard for something
I have a fondness for expensive chocolate
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Recent Examples of fondness
Many millennials look back on their proms with fondness.
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 11 Apr. 2025
With his Midwestern charm, fondness for diner coffee and pie, and a daily routine steeped in simplicity, Lynch seemed more like an amiable neighbor than the mastermind behind some of cinema’s profoundest nightmare fuel.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday, the designers were rueful about stepping down, but looked back on their long New York fashion adventure with fondness.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
True to his fondness for saucy details, Tissot shows just a bit more of her ankles than British critics found decent.
—Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 11 Apr. 2025
With his Midwestern charm, fondness for diner coffee and pie, and a daily routine steeped in simplicity, Lynch seemed more like an amiable neighbor than the mastermind behind some of cinema’s profoundest nightmare fuel.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday, the designers were rueful about stepping down, but looked back on their long New York fashion adventure with fondness.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
True to his fondness for saucy details, Tissot shows just a bit more of her ankles than British critics found decent.
—Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fondness
Noun
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Fast causal chain Shake Shack has decided to spread the love beginning Thursday, May 1 with a rotating schedule of free burger creations to add to a purchase of $10 or more.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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This is hardly the first time Diplo’s shown the love for the unincorporated area about 15 miles southwest of downtown Miami.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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The white sneaker can even be customized to your liking in subtle ways, from a high platform version to contrasting leather details in a variety of colors.—
Lina-Marie Baatz,
Glamour,
21 Apr. 2025
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The new blushes are designed for the same purpose—treating skin as the primary focus, while the color can be customized to your liking.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, as the couple is called in Scotland, were full of flirty moments throughout their day, sneaking in looks of love and small displays of affection.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The footage showing London's hilarious display of affection at the sight of his owner has warmed the hearts of countless viewers online, reminding many of the unmatched bond between dogs and their humans.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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More than 50 celebrities lost their homes as the blaze raged across the city, including the likes of Miles Teller, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Paris Hilton, Tyra Banks, Joshua Jackson and Anthony Hopkins.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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After spending time in Nashville writing for the likes of Rascal Flatts and Sabrina Carpenter, Trainor landed a deal with Epic Records.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
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Mariah, an energetic publicity executive in Oregon also described herself as an introverted extrovert, had a passion for self-exploration and chose work different from everyone else in her family.—
Jessie Rosen,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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The thrill of the race is the overall passion of the Derby, of course.—
Javier Zarracina,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Don’t forget that Bezos’s appetite for the exceptional extends offshore, with Koru, his $500 million, 417-foot sailing yacht, and Abeona, the $75 million, 250-foot support vessel that follows in its wake.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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The enormous top predator is known for its massive appetite, which included just about anything, even dinosaurs.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Fondness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fondness. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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