fond of
idiom
1
: having a liking for or love of (someone or something) : doing (something) a lot
I'm fond of skiing.
She grew quite fond of him.
2
: doing (something) a lot
She's fond of asking silly questions.
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Teenagers are especially fond of the packaging of Angels’ Share by Kilian, which resembles a glass of cognac, and Le Male, a strapping torso with wide shoulders and a bulging crotch.
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Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 19 May 2024
Pittsburgh Steelers: Harbaugh is fond of saying the offensive line is the most important element of any good football team, and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Omar Khan feel similarly.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2024
Along with audiences — the movie has a 77 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes (compared to a 44 percent critics score) and airs regularly on cable TV — Hudson and McConaughey remain fond of the project.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 14 May 2024
Like their sensuous planetary ruler, Venus, Taurus is fond of their creature comforts, often indulging their children with delicious meals, gentle affection, and a cozy living space.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
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Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 19 May 2024
Pittsburgh Steelers: Harbaugh is fond of saying the offensive line is the most important element of any good football team, and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Omar Khan feel similarly.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2024
Along with audiences — the movie has a 77 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes (compared to a 44 percent critics score) and airs regularly on cable TV — Hudson and McConaughey remain fond of the project.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 14 May 2024
Like their sensuous planetary ruler, Venus, Taurus is fond of their creature comforts, often indulging their children with delicious meals, gentle affection, and a cozy living space.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
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“Fond of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fond%20of. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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