fond

adjective

ˈfänd How to pronounce fond (audio)
Definition of fondnext
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 Parros has spoken in recent years about his fond memories from the show — and revealed one key detail about his character’s arc if the show had continued past season 4. — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2026 Some of her fondest memories of childhood in Guatire, a city 45 minutes east of Caracas, were from school. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 The Late Show won for writing, short form comedy, picture editing, technical direction and camerawork, and lighting design — all a fond farewell to the show. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026 But her fondest memory is of the family’s first Christmas at the house in 1991. — Cassandra Spratling, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fond
  1. inclined
  2. affectionate
  3. loved
  4. attached
  5. loving
  6. beloved
  7. partial
  8. adoring
Adjective
  • On an inclined or sitting surface, their heads can fall forward or their bodies can shift into a position that compromises breathing.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The lightest atomic nuclei are found in hydrogen atoms, and these are the most inclined to quantum tunneling.
    — Sophya Garashchuk, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of inclined
Adjective
  • Columnist Amy Kaufman wrote about how watching affectionate moments between the couple, such as a clip of them kissing, can trigger intense reactions among Swifties.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Some couples feel more compelled to be physically affectionate on vacation or during special times.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of affectionate
Adjective
  • Beyond the film, which ended the moment they were rescued, there was another kind of survival, which was returning home and surviving, on the part of the survivors, and surviving the loss of a loved one.
    — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • At its worst, cognitive impairment can be a horrible, life-altering disease for patient and loved ones.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of loved
Adjective
  • Arthur Gallagher, a Clewiston homeowner, filed a water damage claim after his dog damaged an outdoor spigot by pulling on the attached hose.
    — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
  • There are also salads, soups, and flatbreads made with Texas Hill Country Olive Oil products, along with a selection of Texas wines, an olive oil tasting bar, and an attached shop selling olive oil, gourmet food, and gifts.
    — Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of attached
Adjective
  • Nina Pacchia, Cutter’s wife, told KABC-TV that her husband was adventurous and loving.
    — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Hugs of greeting, hugs of restraint Adults who knew Christian Williams described him as a sweet and loving kid, with a round, cherubic face.
    — Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • That’s because the hotel was founded by Shin Young-kyun, a beloved South Korean film actor and politician who was born in 1928—hence, the hotel’s name.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • In an era where millions of recipes are made for content consumption as much as actual consumption, traveling back in time for someone’s beloved 1970 banana bread recipe sounds pretty nice.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of beloved
Adjective
  • The partial Canadian ban on US booze has been painful for the American industry.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The opening performance, a partial recreation of the Confessions II short film, also featured cameos from Madonna’s longtime friend Debi Mazar, actress Julia Garner, Sombr, Andrew Watt, Seth Rogen and more.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of partial
Adjective
  • Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Definition of adoring

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“Fond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fond. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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