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
Paired with the elaborate action choreography and Sokolov’s fondness for in-your-face direction — think slo-mos, GoPros, and other flashy touches — the result is exciting for a while.
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Katie Rife, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Martín Schellekens and Martín Espinosa have never been shy about their fondness for Sonic Youth.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
At that time, Finland fell under the rule of Russia – but after developing a fondness for the nation, Maria did her best to oppose any moves to limit the territory’s autonomy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The point is to relay an anecdote or a bit of history about the brand and Booker Noe himself, and his son and current master distiller Fred Noe says this release is all about his dad’s fondness for New Orleans and its food—and one hot dog cart in particular.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
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Katie Rife, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Martín Schellekens and Martín Espinosa have never been shy about their fondness for Sonic Youth.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
At that time, Finland fell under the rule of Russia – but after developing a fondness for the nation, Maria did her best to oppose any moves to limit the territory’s autonomy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The point is to relay an anecdote or a bit of history about the brand and Booker Noe himself, and his son and current master distiller Fred Noe says this release is all about his dad’s fondness for New Orleans and its food—and one hot dog cart in particular.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fondness
Noun
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The story begins on a train, somewhat subverts the typical strangers-on-a-train narrative in which a chance encounter leads to a love story (that is, the Linklater version rather than the Hitchcock one).—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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The 15-year-old has a strong love for reading and often chooses chapter books, happily spending time getting lost in a good story.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the meantime, Nvidia is already responding to some of the backlash, explaining that game developers will have full artistic control over DLSS 5 and can fine-tune the model to their liking.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Nero was widely blamed for the disaster, with accusers claiming that the emperor started the fire to bypass the senate and rebuild Rome to his liking, though modern historians believe the fire was accidental.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Annie can be seen playing, seeking affection and happily engaging with Hannah and the other dogs in the home.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Her 84-year-old mother’s case, still being investigated by law enforcement, generated an outpouring of public affection for the co-host.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Through a red chain-link curtain is a back room containing the likes of Screw, Al Goldstein’s erotic tabloid from the sixties and seventies.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The show is hosted by Jordi Hays and John Coogan and has featured interviews with the likes of Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman and James Cameron.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Let that passion carry you through the busier stretches.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Family comes first, and mom leads the way for the Carusos, and their passion is Chicago's famous signature condiment, giardiniera.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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My first preference was always the path of diplomacy, yet the regime continued their relentless quest for nuclear weapons and rejected every attempt at an agreement.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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But her mother's preferences hardly matter, at least not anymore.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, chickenpox, which is very contagious, often begins with symptoms like fever, fatigue, and loss of appetite, followed by an itchy rash.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Though most rank-and-file Republican lawmakers have remained outwardly supportive of the president, polls suggest that voters are souring on the conflict and have no appetite for a ground invasion.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Fondness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fondness. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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