1
as in inclined
having a liking or affection
even lots of city people are fond of country music
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2
as in affectionate
feeling or showing love
gave me a fond embrace upon parting
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3
as in loved
granted special treatment or attention
my fondest wish is to see my children marry well
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Recent Examples of fond
As the regional crisis escalated last month, members of Congress tweeted fond personal reflections on various Gulf monarchs.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Jordan said among his fondest memories was watching Jackson interact with senior citizens on Thanksgiving at Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s headquarters.
—Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
But Cuevas, who caught four passes for 164 yards and one touchdown in 15 games with the Huskies, still holds fond memories of his time with Penix.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
The Statesman reached out to former employees and regular diners for some of their fondest memories of the space.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Jordan said among his fondest memories was watching Jackson interact with senior citizens on Thanksgiving at Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s headquarters.
—Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
But Cuevas, who caught four passes for 164 yards and one touchdown in 15 games with the Huskies, still holds fond memories of his time with Penix.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
The Statesman reached out to former employees and regular diners for some of their fondest memories of the space.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fond
Adjective
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Will artists be less inclined to stamp their likeness onto their own bottles?—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2026
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Yet just as humans seem inherently inclined to imbibe addictive substances, so too are governments inclined to embrace this prohibitionist mentality at every opportunity.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Vida, played by Gobel, is edgy, angry and withdrawn around the younger, more free-spirited and affectionate Dodie, played by Summer Broyhill.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Happy Hour is gentle and affectionate and loves to rub against your legs and get lots of pets.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Harding said it can be used for cases that don’t require a full autopsy or for families who would rather not have as invasive of a procedure done on their loved one.—
Shannon Tyler
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Her representative called the incident ‘completely inexcusable,’ signaling the singer needs intervention and support from loved ones.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In addition, the attached Barrington Farm offered the President Anson Jones home where living-history participants worked the vegetable garden and baked bread in a detached kitchen, among other tasks.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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This home is completed by an attached two-car garage.—
Lauryn Azu,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Our 100-year-old municipal golf course needs major renovations and updating; the clubhouse needs some loving care.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Jensen described Bridegan as controlling and money-obsessed, while portraying Gardner as a loving mother.—
Scott Butler,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Mar. 2026
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And though the devastation wrought by last year’s fire was unprecedented in its scale, the Schneiders remain optimistic about the future of their beloved enclave and its plucky local paper.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Packed with mistaken identities, overheard conversations, and joyful chaos, this beloved classic is one of Shakespeare’s most enduring comedies.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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In February, Congress passed legislation that ended the partial federal government shutdown and also contained provisions addressing PBM transparency and business practices.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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House Republicans said federal money may be held up by the partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, caused by Democrats insisting restrictions be placed on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.—
Graham Dunbar,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Buss takes an adoring but critical eye to Superbad.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Patriots’ pass coverage without Christian Gonzalez, their atrocious inside linebacker play and roller-coaster special teams, which give any adoring fan a heart attack at a moment’s notice.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Fond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fond. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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