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
Nearly four decades later, Overstreet can still recall the photo that features himself, his sister Dayetta and his mother, Johnnie, with fondness.
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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
Given his makeup, work ethic, his uncomplicated relationship with Canucks fans and his fondness for the city of Vancouver, Boeser seems like a good fit to keep around to provide some veteran insulation during a rebuild.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Movie versions of video games lack that interactivity, hoping your fondness for character and scenario are enough.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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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
Given his makeup, work ethic, his uncomplicated relationship with Canucks fans and his fondness for the city of Vancouver, Boeser seems like a good fit to keep around to provide some veteran insulation during a rebuild.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Movie versions of video games lack that interactivity, hoping your fondness for character and scenario are enough.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fondness
Noun
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How one was born for the stage or how the other had inexplicably inherited Jean’s love for animal prints.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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McCormick began sending Kim love letters — dozens of them.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Drizzle with chocolate sauce to your liking and sprinkle on optional toppings.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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The top is designed with horizontal pleated detailing and cap sleeves, while the bottoms offer a simple, wide-leg silhouette with side pockets and a drawstring to adjust the fit to your liking.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Famous for her affection towards corgis, the future queen cuddled a Pembroke Welsh corgi in April 1940.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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In the wake of Soldier Boy’s resurrection, Homelander is desperate to earn some fatherly affection.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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But as the ball swung around the perimeter, opportunities arose for the likes of Dosunmu and McDaniels to crack the paint off the bounce.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Brittin is something of an AI evangelist — a man who has had his nose pressed to the glass of leading-edge AI discoveries from the likes of Demis Hassabis, a fellow Brit who runs the hugely influential Google DeepMind.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Hearing Esperanza talk about her passion for nature while touring the garden is a magical moment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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His energy and passion for the game resonated with the Royals’ players and coaching staff.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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Their wingers are the primary source, given Woodman’s preference for formations with a lone striker.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Besides being more manageable logistically, this style calls back to Healy’s fine-dining roots — think of a chef curating an ever-changing tasting menu — and also just speaks to Healy’s own personal preference.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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Serotonin regulates mood, appetite and sleep — higher levels are associated with lower stress and greater feelings of wellbeing.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
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So that shows how much it’s being prioritized and what Hollywood’s appetite is.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Fondness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fondness. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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