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
That’s some of my fondest memories of my earlier playoff runs is just hanging out at the hotel and being with the guys.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Smartwatches are great for tracking health and fitness, but the Oura Ring 4 is a better alternative for anyone who isn’t too fond of smartwatches.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The thought of jol khabar always evokes fond memories of my grandmother.
—Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
Hornets fond of Coby White, too Jeff Peterson, the Hornets’ president of basketball operations, reiterated that three days after Charlotte’s 2025-26 campaign ended against the Magic.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Smartwatches are great for tracking health and fitness, but the Oura Ring 4 is a better alternative for anyone who isn’t too fond of smartwatches.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The thought of jol khabar always evokes fond memories of my grandmother.
—Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
Hornets fond of Coby White, too Jeff Peterson, the Hornets’ president of basketball operations, reiterated that three days after Charlotte’s 2025-26 campaign ended against the Magic.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fond
Adjective
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Gault said his clients are less inclined to add an outdoor kitchen when looking for a home, and prefer buying a property that already has one.—
John W. Bateman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Mario Diaz-Balart is one of a dwindling number of lawmakers who come from an era in which Democrats and Republicans cooperated more and were less inclined to engage in today’s approach of constant political warfare.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The piece is affectionate, admiring, and shamelessly tilted in his favor.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Breed experts say goldendoodles are among the most social and affectionate dog breeds available.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When a family loses a loved one, the team fills the box with fingerprints, hair locks and heartbeat strips.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Skeletal remains are air-dried, processed and returned to loved ones as powder in an urn or shaped as stones.—
Dorany Pineda,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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On an attached notecard, the Pretzables logo and website were in a much larger font than the commissioner’s holiday tidings.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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There’s also an attached three-car garage.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Thank you, Hannah and Maribeth for your loving, clear and steady vision for One Story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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On Friday, May 1, Kelly posted a loving tribute to his wife in honor of their third wedding anniversary.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Or that Salieri once masturbated over his beloved piano in an unfruitful attempt to cure his writer’s block.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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Even so, the coincidence feels like an anointing, long overdue for someone who has spent decades in just about every beloved franchise, quietly establishing himself as the most important—or at least prolific—person in genre entertainment.—
James Grebey,
Time,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The Thorns diversified their offering with half-season plans, partial packages and mini-packages where fans can pick matches, all the way down to single-game tickets.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The property also has dry tent camping and three partial-hookup RV sites suitable for everything from campervans to fifth wheels.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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But a falling out with former owner Glen Taylor kept him from returning to his ‘Sota to give adoring fans another chance to thank him for 14 seasons with No. 21 on his back and Minnesota in his heart.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Fond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fond. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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