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
Elon Musk, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, is winning over Republicans — but the new fondness GOP voters have for the Telsa CEO does not appear to extend to Musk's company or the rest of the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Decades ago, profit seekers without a fondness for cattle rearing had little reason to look north of Loop 820.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
And while this classroom propagandist, with a fondness for Stalin’s most ruthless men, may be inflating the facts (as he and the other teachers are instructed to do), the parallels between Putin’s regime and what American conservatives wish for their own country astound.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
Trump’s fondness for tariffs also stems in their use as bargaining chips to strong-arm foreign governments to comply with American policy demands.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appétit, 21 Jan. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Decades ago, profit seekers without a fondness for cattle rearing had little reason to look north of Loop 820.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
And while this classroom propagandist, with a fondness for Stalin’s most ruthless men, may be inflating the facts (as he and the other teachers are instructed to do), the parallels between Putin’s regime and what American conservatives wish for their own country astound.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
Trump’s fondness for tariffs also stems in their use as bargaining chips to strong-arm foreign governments to comply with American policy demands.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appétit, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fondness
Noun
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Kris Jenner is sharing the birthday love — and throwbacks — for Paris Hilton!—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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The song contrasts authentic love with the superficiality often found in relationships, urging the listener to let their guard down and accept something pure.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
18 Feb. 2025
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Flip it: Once the bacon starts to curl and brown, flip it and continue cooking the bacon, turning regularly, until the pieces are crisped to your liking.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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Bake until browned to your liking, about 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Staff and volunteers who have a bond with Linus have experienced some head butts of affection and occasional cuddles after a long play session.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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Once the beat settles in, Smith takes over, delivering verses that yearn for that explosion of love and affection (even if sometimes there’s a little pain involved).—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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The likes of Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk were left out of Liverpool’s squad for Sunday’s game, and the new-look starting lineup struggled to create chances throughout.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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From there, the likes of the Weeknd, Eminem, Rihanna and Usher have helped build the show back into a water cooler moment and attract the younger viewers that the NFL covets.—
Bloomberg News,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
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Get unlimited access to journalism that fuels your curiosity, passion and ambition.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
8 Feb. 2025
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As someone who's held the same job since his early years after graduating from college, settled down in Kansas City and built a family with his wife Cam and their three children, Meers' passion for the quirky, yet iconic gig is obvious.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
7 Feb. 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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Your child shows physical signs of stress like frequent headaches, stomachaches, or changes in appetite.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2025
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Whatever your appetite calls for, just remember to keep your TV on, no matter what Kendrick Lamar tells you.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Fondness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fondness. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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