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affection
noun as in strong fondness
Strongest matches
care, closeness, desire, devotion, emotion, feeling, friendship, good will, kindness, love, passion, sentiment, tenderness, warmth
Strong matches
ardor, attachment, case, concern, crush, endearment, friendliness, hankering, heart, inclination, itch, liking, predilection, propensity, regard, shine, solicitude, weakness, yen
Weak matches
Example Sentences
His unconditional affection is a great reminder that my professional output isn’t the sum total of my value as a human being.
At the festival, others shared their love and affection for Dame Jilly.
Goblen never loses sight of their affection even as their conflict grows louder and more bruising.
Jack teared up when recalling his father’s affection for his family, and he said the Osbournes considered delaying the release of the book and films but ultimately decided against it.
The first half is an autobiography of his pre-Supreme Court years, full of affection and with some truly astonishing stories.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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