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
Lindsay-Abaire, who has a fondness for a good turn of phrase and an ear for the foibles of the tristate suburbs (both figuring in his Kimberly Akimbo), has said he was inspired in part by following his own neighborhood’s Google group, which had vicious fights about drainage systems.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Pia Zadora, the activist’s costar in Butterfly (1982), told HuffPost that Welles had a fondness for a particular kind of plant while living in Las Vegas, his final home before his death.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
Nearly four decades later, Overstreet can still recall the photo that features himself, his sister Dayetta and his mother, Johnnie, with fondness.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
Liebig said the impulse to collect these boxes and other memorabilia can come from nostalgia and general fondness of the brand.
—Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Pia Zadora, the activist’s costar in Butterfly (1982), told HuffPost that Welles had a fondness for a particular kind of plant while living in Las Vegas, his final home before his death.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
Nearly four decades later, Overstreet can still recall the photo that features himself, his sister Dayetta and his mother, Johnnie, with fondness.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
Liebig said the impulse to collect these boxes and other memorabilia can come from nostalgia and general fondness of the brand.
—Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fondness
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Just as some American immigrants brought their love of the land to the Midwest and Texas, my mother’s parents carried with them an intense feeling for books.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Villa Chardonnay Horses With Wings, a sprawling animal sanctuary tucked into the Cuyamaca Mountains in San Diego County, billed itself for years as a place where unwanted animals could find love and a second chance at life.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma will certainly not be to everyone’s liking.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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To keep the eggs from overcooking, remove the skillet from the heat just before the eggs are set to your liking.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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During their first night together, just for an instant, Nikki appears to glitch, jerking back mid-kiss and looking at him with blind panic instead of undying affection.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Locals, even some hardened to the realities of big-time sports, bought into Kiffin’s genuine affection for the people and the place.—
Chris Smith,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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Redick said the way the Thunder have exploited their minutes without star guard Shai Gilegous-Alexander on the court is forcing him to adjust lineups and coverages when the likes of Ajay Mitchell, Jared McCain and Chet Holmgren are playing.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Like a lot of older travelers, my mother-in-law likes to stay as mobile (and independent) as possible.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Recently, Jurzee has discovered a passion for cooking and loves experimenting with new recipes.—
The Star
May 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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This is also a good day to push a relationship into something more intimate or more committed, because affection and passion are intertwined.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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As a major destination for outdoor parties ranging from pop-up shops for local vendors to off-season wedding celebrations, the team informs guests of any events on the agenda before booking, so each stay is suitable to visitor preferences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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The tools, built on data from past purchases, preferences and browsing behavior, will enable associates to provide more informed and engaging service tailored to individual customers.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Blue Origin is weighing its first external fundraising as part of a push by Jeff Bezos’ rocket venture to hit ambitious launch targets and tap investor appetite boosted by SpaceX’s upcoming initial public offering.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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Travelers may want to pack an appetite as a season of food festivals is about to kick off.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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“Fondness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fondness. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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