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
There is still a clear fondness for Dyche, the manager who saved his Everton career.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
On a late-summer day, the 57-year-old Puerto Rican recalls his time at Escuela Libre de Música in San Juan with fondness.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
If that's the case, Costco super fans were very nearly filled up with fondness for the warehouse store's beloved chocolate cake.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
For Lei, the piece embodied his fondness for structured fabrics, recalling the sleek modernism of Mary Quant and Pierre Cardin.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
On a late-summer day, the 57-year-old Puerto Rican recalls his time at Escuela Libre de Música in San Juan with fondness.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
If that's the case, Costco super fans were very nearly filled up with fondness for the warehouse store's beloved chocolate cake.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
For Lei, the piece embodied his fondness for structured fabrics, recalling the sleek modernism of Mary Quant and Pierre Cardin.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fondness
Noun
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This show has always been a part of our love story.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Nov. 2025
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But beyond the text on his screen there are entire worlds—of history, philosophy, and maybe even of love—in the stories and people he and AI conjure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The overall body remains a little too chunky for our liking, but the front fascia and roofline have been modified to more closely resemble the vehicle that inspired this build.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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Bring Out The Wool Socks Are the temps outside start getting a little chilly for your liking?—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Leslie stars in the movie as Liz, a married mom and soon-to-be empty nester who audits a college poetry class and becomes a point of tension between seniors — and longtime best friends — Sam (Andrew Barth Feldman) and Ari (Cooper Hoffman), who both vie for her affections.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Most of the show is set in Albuquerque, the showrunner’s artistic home base since Breaking Bad, and his affection for the place shines through.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The couple was recently named the ship's godparents, an honor that's also been held by the likes of Princess Diana and Audrey Hepburn.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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That could mean more opportunities for the likes of Bo Jackson and Isaiah West, while Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne will be desperate to carve out opportunities and keep head coach Barry Odom’s side in contention as long as possible.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Brought together by filmmaker Saúl Alvídrez, these two radical elders share passion, politics, and wisdom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Despite challenges, including a PED suspension that forced him to miss the entire 2021 season while with the Mets, Canó’s passion for the game remains undiminished.—
Denny Alfonso,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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George's only preference would be for the team to pick up more wins.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Those who didn’t love this one said their preference is to not have the whole fruit pieces.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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The resulting portrait is one of a vindictive individual whose appetite for payback knows no bounds.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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Does this now give you an appetite for more acting?—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Fondness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fondness. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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