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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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
For extra depth, brown the beef well to develop fond on the pot bottom; deglaze with a splash of broth before adding the potatoes.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
But like Pluto, that planet has spun away into fond memory.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
The title also refers, in a fond way, to the pasty white substance that can cling along with blood to a baby’s scalp just after its birth.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Goosebumps has since been rebooted for a 2023 incarnation, and there have been several films as well, but the original ’90s version tends to hold the fondest memories among fans.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
But like Pluto, that planet has spun away into fond memory.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
The title also refers, in a fond way, to the pasty white substance that can cling along with blood to a baby’s scalp just after its birth.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Goosebumps has since been rebooted for a 2023 incarnation, and there have been several films as well, but the original ’90s version tends to hold the fondest memories among fans.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fond
Adjective
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The aesthetically inclined and chronically online will have noticed the Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy-mania presently saturating popular culture.—
Alex Surprenant,
Vogue,
15 Mar. 2026
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Penske figured a circuit around JerryWorld and the Globe might attract fans who aren’t inclined to drive out to TMS.—
Kevin Sherrington
Mar. 15,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Stephen seems to have been an affectionate husband until the end.—
Isle McElroy,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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Relatives described the unicorn-loving child as smart, affectionate and occasionally rascally.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But for the loved ones of the three still missing, an agonizing wait continues.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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At that same company, a hospice social worker wrote about a family's grief when their loved one passed, but there was no evidence the patient was actually dead.—
Adam Yamaguchi,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Additionally, the building has access to an attached garage.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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In warmer months, the attached deck would be a great space to enjoy coffee, breakfast, or a sunset happy hour.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Like many parents, your central concern is likely creating a safe, loving, and stable environment for your child.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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Jason Hughes was a loving husband, a devoted father; a passionate teacher, mentor, and coach who was loved and respected by students and colleagues.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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We’d e-mailed her friends; her beloved younger brother had come from New Hampshire.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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One of the brand’s most beloved products, the Glow Serum, shows exactly what the brand does best.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Booker plan also raises taxes on the wealthy as a partial offset for its costs.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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The hearing came as the monthlong partial shutdown has started to cause widespread problems for travelers, and Transportation Safety Administration screeners are forced to work without receiving paychecks.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
18 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 23 Mar. 2026.
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