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
Combined with the more enduring boho references that continue to dominate social feeds–like Jane Birkin’s free-spirited ’60s and ’70s style and Sienna Miller’s fondness for frills in the Noughties–the boho blueprint for 2026 is looking pretty eclectic.
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Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
Both her parents, Paolo and Antonella, are ardent art lovers with a particular fondness for Arte Povera.
—Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
The former Clemson star has discovered a fondness for poa annua, the strain of grass that get bumpy with spikes and footprints and late afternoon growth, and can be downright terrifying on short par putts when the greens are this fast.
—ABC News, 20 Feb. 2026
The trio’s mix of jazz standards and original compositions set them apart from other groups, as did their avant-garde leanings and fondness for minor keys.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
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Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
Both her parents, Paolo and Antonella, are ardent art lovers with a particular fondness for Arte Povera.
—Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
The former Clemson star has discovered a fondness for poa annua, the strain of grass that get bumpy with spikes and footprints and late afternoon growth, and can be downright terrifying on short par putts when the greens are this fast.
—ABC News, 20 Feb. 2026
The trio’s mix of jazz standards and original compositions set them apart from other groups, as did their avant-garde leanings and fondness for minor keys.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fondness
Noun
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Honey is ready to bring love, purrs and playful cuddles to her forever home.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the movies and in fairy tales, nobody was penalized for falling in love at first sight.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The style of the new cars are more to his liking.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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My artist friend, Heather Gentile Collins, came to the rescue and repainted the faces, as well as customized the swimwear to my liking.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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An apology or a gesture of affection will go a long way.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Gomez recalled what the track is about with obvious affection.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Its awards success was starting to be positioned as retribution after questionable coverage of its initial victories from the likes of Variety and other white power structures that have a reputation for devaluing Blackness.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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But Watson, who signed a three-year contract that includes $34 million in guarantees, could be just as important with his 6-foot-2 and nearly 200-pound frame offering the stature to contend with the likes of new divisional foe Mike Evans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The work of an amateur photographer whose life’s passion was boxed up after his death is getting new exposure thanks to an Elgin couple who inherited his more than 20,000 Kodachrome slides.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ceramics are a particular passion, most notably in the formal living room.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The food and drink Guests discuss menu preferences in advance and an appropriate chef will be brought in accordingly to provide three meals a day, plus cakes at tea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The report also investigated genre trends in 2025 to further dissect audience preferences.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A day out in Mother Nature will work up your appetite, and aprés snacks can only get you so far.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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Still, Kipka knows that audit fatigue is a real phenomenon and that the industry has no appetite for another stand-alone tool.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Fondness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fondness. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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