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
For all his screen work though, Wendt retained a deep fondness for the stage.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
The conversation eased the conscience of Prevost, then a young and deeply spiritual man with a fondness for striped trousers, St. Augustine and math equations.
—Mitra Taj, New York Times, 17 May 2025
But the president’s fondness for McDonald’s is no secret.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
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.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
The conversation eased the conscience of Prevost, then a young and deeply spiritual man with a fondness for striped trousers, St. Augustine and math equations.
—Mitra Taj, New York Times, 17 May 2025
But the president’s fondness for McDonald’s is no secret.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
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.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fondness
Noun
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Patrick and Brittany Mahomes talked about their love of softball and women’s sports during an in-game interview.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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This kind of love showed me there’s still hope and joy worth standing up for, calling out for, loudly, even, worth creating for.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Close lid to grill and bake three to five minutes to your liking.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
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Taste, and add more dressing, a little at a time, until the salad is dressed to your liking.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The group were filmed licking and sniffing the younger kitten in a clear show of affection, in the post to TikTok from April 25.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Upon his release, Nick learns that the target of his affections has another admirer, Chester (Shawn Ashmore), his no-nonsense parole officer.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The role had previously received rave reviews and accolades for the likes of Gloria Swanson, Glenn Close and Patti LuPone.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Published alongside ingredients lists for the likes of Green Banana Chowder and Baobab Panko Salmon?—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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Everyone was truly invested in this adaptation and each and everyone brought part of their own passion in this project.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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His studies at the University of Cambridge's Christ's College from 1828 to 1831 encouraged his passion for natural science.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
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Democrats may finally have an appetite for more progressive primary challengers.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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For those whose appetites have been whetted for more, this exhibition at the Autry Museum of the American West, conceived and organized by the Witte Museum in San Antonio, delivers a deep dive into that underreported slice of history.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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“Fondness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fondness. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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