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
The Mamma Mia! actress recently appeared on the In the Envelope podcast to discuss her acting journey and process, including her fondness for movie musicals.
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Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 27 June 2025
The Princess Bride Rookie of the Year Year: 1993
Runtime: 1h 45m
Director: Daniel Stern
People who were of a certain age in 1993 probably remember this film with nostalgic fondness.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Don’t mistake his fondness for bygone eras as an unwillingness to grow, though.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 18 June 2025
Really, what else could rising acquisitiveness (including a particular fondness for American plenty) signal?
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 27 June 2025
The Princess Bride Rookie of the Year Year: 1993
Runtime: 1h 45m
Director: Daniel Stern
People who were of a certain age in 1993 probably remember this film with nostalgic fondness.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Don’t mistake his fondness for bygone eras as an unwillingness to grow, though.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 18 June 2025
Really, what else could rising acquisitiveness (including a particular fondness for American plenty) signal?
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fondness
Noun
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What was special about Dope Folks — and a testament to Kuester's knowledge and love of music — was its mission of seeking out and reissuing rare rap records.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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The Islanders have spent several weeks navigating love and drama that sometimes comes with it to a captive audience, who have occasionally had a say in what happens, or doesn't happen, since the very beginning.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Avs coach Jared Bednar took a bit of a liking to him last year before the suspension.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
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Neeson recalls taking an immediate liking to the idea of starring in a Naked Gun reboot.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
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The point isn’t just that stalwart reporter Lois Lane (played here, appealingly enough, by Rachel Brosnahan) can swoon over Superman and feel only mild affection for Clark Kent, ostensibly because women tend to go for the hot guy over the nice one.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 July 2025
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The song captures Secor’s complicated affections for a city that is rapidly changing.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
11 July 2025
Noun
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At the moment, the Lakers would appear a one-round-and-done playoff team in the West, when considering the likes of the Thunder, Rockets, Nuggets and Timberwolves.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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Condado Vanderbilt has ruled over the sands of Condado for more than a century, embodying all the elegance and beauty of a property that once welcomed the likes of the John F. Kennedy and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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McMichael's family told KFOR, an NBC affiliate, that purchasing livestock was a passion for him.—
Nicole Brown Chau
July 14,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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The family’s true farm-to-table lifestyle—growing fresh fruits and vegetables, raising chickens, hogs, and cattle—instilled in Mike a lasting passion for fresh ingredients and an appreciation for how meals can tell a story, bring people together, and celebrate heritage.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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His eyes have cleared, and his appetite is growing.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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As someone who’s witnessed the growing appetite for ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)-friendly buildings, this move feels like a step backward.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
5 July 2025
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“Fondness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fondness. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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