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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as in liking
positive regard for something
I have a fondness for expensive chocolate
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Recent Examples of fondness
The vibe: Daytrip’s fondness for Disco Age nostalgia still reigns in a color scheme that’s Heinz mustard-yellow and an actual disco ball hanging from the ceiling.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
While there's no public record of him weighing in on the Chicago Bears, Bulls or Blackhawks, his fondness for Villanova basketball is documented.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Eastern influences, seen in a kimono coat and lapel-less jackets, reference Giorgio Armani’s work, and a cat print on T-shirts nod to the Italian designer’s fondness for felines.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 7 May 2025
Walker, who was born in 2001, has a fondness for turn-of-the century British bangers, and the sort of brazen sampling that made hip-hop and dance music so exciting back in the day.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
While there's no public record of him weighing in on the Chicago Bears, Bulls or Blackhawks, his fondness for Villanova basketball is documented.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Eastern influences, seen in a kimono coat and lapel-less jackets, reference Giorgio Armani’s work, and a cat print on T-shirts nod to the Italian designer’s fondness for felines.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 7 May 2025
Walker, who was born in 2001, has a fondness for turn-of-the century British bangers, and the sort of brazen sampling that made hip-hop and dance music so exciting back in the day.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fondness
Noun
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Comments beneath the post were sincere and heartfelt, with over 18,000 people sharing their love for the lab and thanking her family for brightening their days.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Little acts of love like these can reaffirm a couple’s decision to spend their lives together.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Exchanges are not for comparing notes or calling each other’s attention to something that was not done to your liking.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2025
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But that xG-against figure is too high for Chelsea’s liking in any case.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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The dynamic may be marked by frequent ruptures, including arguments, silent treatment or emotional withdrawal, followed by sudden closeness, reconciliation or affection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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However, oxytocin levels don't rise from initiating interaction but only when their affection is reciprocated by their peers, which means dogs thrive on mutual companionship.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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From the likes of Adam Grant and Trevor Noah this year, to Michelle Obama, Brené Brown, Amal Clooney, and others in past years, this conference explores a wide range of topics.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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In under 24 hours, the couple’s posts about their news have racked up tens of thousands of comments and hundreds of thousands of likes on Instagram.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 May 2025
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While market opportunity and product-market fit are paramount, successful entrepreneurship often stems from an innate drive and passion for pursuing a vision.—
Daniel Ramsey,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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So tulips and roses allegedly conveyed passion, peonies whispered shyness, and a white violet or a daisy denoted innocence.—
Lynn Yaeger,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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Daytime sleepiness, trouble sleeping, cough, stuffy nose, and poor appetite can occur in many acute and chronic early childhood illnesses.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Demand for Japan’s 40-year government bonds plunged Wednesday to its lowest level since last July, reinforcing fears that appetite for ultra-long Japanese debt is evaporating.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
28 May 2025
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“Fondness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fondness. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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