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
Lindsay-Abaire, who has a fondness for a good turn of phrase and an ear for the foibles of the tristate suburbs (both figuring in his Kimberly Akimbo), has said he was inspired in part by following his own neighborhood’s Google group, which had vicious fights about drainage systems.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Pia Zadora, the activist’s costar in Butterfly (1982), told HuffPost that Welles had a fondness for a particular kind of plant while living in Las Vegas, his final home before his death.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
Nearly four decades later, Overstreet can still recall the photo that features himself, his sister Dayetta and his mother, Johnnie, with fondness.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
Liebig said the impulse to collect these boxes and other memorabilia can come from nostalgia and general fondness of the brand.
—Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Pia Zadora, the activist’s costar in Butterfly (1982), told HuffPost that Welles had a fondness for a particular kind of plant while living in Las Vegas, his final home before his death.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
Nearly four decades later, Overstreet can still recall the photo that features himself, his sister Dayetta and his mother, Johnnie, with fondness.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
Liebig said the impulse to collect these boxes and other memorabilia can come from nostalgia and general fondness of the brand.
—Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fondness
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Even as a young writer, her talent for digging up interesting stats, along with her contagious positivity and love for the game, set her apart in a crowded media landscape.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Williams' love of fashion is evident, with the actor hosting his own New York Fashion Week party ahead of his 25th birthday.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
2 May 2026
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This weekend, the Red Bull upgrade package seems more to his liking, and the gap to Hadjar was more than a second in practice.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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The princess has taken a liking to sports!—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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In the greater public, a dangerous, inchoate rage directed at Barack Obama persists alongside the widespread affection for him.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The reunion at the festival served as a reminder of just how much affection remains for the film all these years later.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Among the movies being presented is the feature directing debut of Boiling Point actor Ray Panthaki, starring Clarence Maclin in his first leading role, as well as films starring the likes of Christina Hendricks, Joe Locke and Hiam Abbas.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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Americas sales declined 6% on a like-for-like basis, while Coty’s EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) sales declined 11% and Asia-Pacific sales fell 5%.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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Edmondson wears top hats, but his real passion is for period technology.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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On the walls hang works by Andy Warhol, reflecting his long-standing passion as an art collector.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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As a major destination for outdoor parties ranging from pop-up shops for local vendors to off-season wedding celebrations, the team informs guests of any events on the agenda before booking, so each stay is suitable to visitor preferences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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The tools, built on data from past purchases, preferences and browsing behavior, will enable associates to provide more informed and engaging service tailored to individual customers.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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In recent years the appetite for period dramas slowed a little bit.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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For an organization that had no appetite for a long rebuild process, as per the mandate coming right from ownership, the Toronto Maple Leafs couldn’t have received a better boost to a retool than winning the draft lottery on Tuesday night.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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“Fondness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fondness. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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