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
Getting the players to buy into the change at coordinator was instrumental, especially since the veteran group had such a fondness for Diaz.
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Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
What about Trump’s very un-Reaganite fondness for tariffs?
—Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
According to the American Kennel Club, cavapoos are well suited for cozy indoor environments, which might explain Ted's fondness for the fireplace in his house.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Then a new minister expressed fondness for the Russian composer, igniting a furor.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
What about Trump’s very un-Reaganite fondness for tariffs?
—Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
According to the American Kennel Club, cavapoos are well suited for cozy indoor environments, which might explain Ted's fondness for the fireplace in his house.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Then a new minister expressed fondness for the Russian composer, igniting a furor.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fondness
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Jackie Farry’s legacy is one of love, laughter and an indomitable spirit.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2025
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Think pistachio ricotta pancakes for brunch or chicken alfredo gnocchi for dinner—these dishes reflect our love for innovation while keeping our roots firmly planted in that cozy, diner vibe.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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There’s an image of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who was arrested in 2022 for not wearing her hijab to the Iranian morality police’s liking and died in custody under suspicious circumstances, tugging on the Grand Ayatollah’s beard with her hair free-flowing.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Jan. 2025
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Working in batches or if your air fryer is large enough, fry salmon, broccoli and potatoes together for 10-12 minutes at 400F., until salmon is cooked to your liking. Serve salmon with potatoes and broccoli and drizzle the remaining honey-miso mixture throughout.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Ted's main rival for Mary's affections is Pat Healy (Dillon), a P.I. who's given up the spying life to win Mary's heart.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Reid is known for many things — his deep passing attack, his penchant for trick plays, his affection for cheeseburgers and Tommy Bahama Hawaiian shirts.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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There were stories of wild bacchanals involving nudists, and grand parties attended by the likes of artist Andy Warhol, jazz musician Charlie Parker and Nobel laureate physicist Richard Feynman.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025
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Released in 2010, Superficial was a passion project into which the couple invested nearly $2 million.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Both coaches happen to be from Argentina, which means their passion for soccer runs deep, their training sessions are intense, and their training grounds are stocked with yerba mate.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2025
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This preference is more popular amongst Millennials (67%) compared to Boomers (37%).—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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That preference was on display in August last year, when the KMT’s Hsia visited China amid lingering tensions over Pelosi’s visit.—
Bloomberg.com,
Bloomberg.com,
7 Feb. 2023
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Yet, the appetite for immediate change seems limited.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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So what is the Warriors' appetite to shake things up this season?—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Fondness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fondness. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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