FONDNESS Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

fondness

noun

ˈfän(d)-nəs

Definition of fondness

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 His daughter knows this tale well — and his fondness for verbal sparring. — Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 And without doubting the ongoing popularity of Toy Story and its sequels, the group most likely to look with special fondness upon Sheriff Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the like are those who saw the first movie 31 years ago — once again, the parents. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026 Lady Diana Spencer’s fondness for jewelry started early. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026 Haaland, the Norwegian striker with a fondness for man-buns, Viking lore, and cow heart, has scored four goals in his first two World Cup games—two against Iraq on June 16, and another pair versus Senegal on Monday. — Sean Gregory, Time, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fondness

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Noun

For me, the closest cinema has come capturing that randomness and unfairness is Jane Campion’s beautiful and meditative Bright Star, which tells the love story of Romantic poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne and of Keats’ death at 25 of tuberculosis.

— Sarah Chihaya, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Local love for Lorem Ipsum Hazelton was flooded with kind words and well wishes after sharing news of Lorem Ipsum’s closure.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

Definition of love

Noun

If the blue isn’t to your liking, the heels also come in metallic pink, gold, and black.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Beyond the warm-weather-friendly material, the pants are designed with an adjustable elastic waistband to customize the fit to your liking, side pockets, and a split hem.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 July 2026

Definition of liking

Noun

In any case, as their journey reminds us, someone (or in this case something) needn’t be perfect to be worthy of our affections.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
Many developed a deep affection for the country and its artistic innovations, while seizing on business opportunities.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of affection

Noun

In one of Kennedy's most popular videos – which has 3 million views and 478,000 likes – the legislator gave his followers the inside scoop about a beloved meal.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Since Beckham uploaded a photo of the two former antagonists on his Instagram feed on Monday, the post has garnered nearly 220,000 likes.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of like

Noun

Saturday’s match was missing the loud Latin passion and party atmosphere that South American teams’ fans would have brought; the near-constant singing and chanting to a steady pounding drumbeat.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
Louise’s knowledge and expertise is immense – as is her passion for television.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 July 2026

Definition of passion

Noun

The company also noted its preference that vulnerability reporters follow a coordinated disclosure policy.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
William has also said on several occasions that his children are free to choose their favorite team without feeling obligated to follow their father’s preferences.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026

Definition of preference

Noun

When a pet chews on one of these plants, the crystals irritate the mouth and cause pain, drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
When a pet chews on them, the crystals irritate the mouth, causing pain, drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite, according to the ASPCA.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of appetite

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