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 Despite being only 14 when Garland passed away, Joey has fond memories of their time together. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026 Customers requested the nostalgic packaging, tied to fond memories of past visits. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2026 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 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
  • There’s a performance aspect to reality television, to people who are politically inclined.
    — Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • If the brand fits that aesthetic, the audience is far more inclined to become the brand’s customers.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of inclined
Adjective
  • Motherhood may not have been her calling, but Sabrina Popo was a loving and affectionate grandmother.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Despite their stunning ensembles, their most important accessory was their obvious connection, shown through affectionate hugs, smiles, knowing glances, and mutual support.
    — Alessia Amorosini, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of affectionate
Adjective
  • As investigators search for answers, a restaurant is stepping in to help grieving families and those with loved ones in the hospital.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Friends and loved ones are mourning the man who fell to his death Monday while riding a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
    — Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of loved
Adjective
  • What isn’t vintage is mostly custom designed by Levin—a wall-to-wall couch with conversation pit vibes, a wooden bed with an attached bench, a thoughtful floating console that hides a TV.
    — Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
  • On arrival, first responders learned a fire had begun in an attached garage and was moving into the second floor of the home.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of attached
Adjective
  • In the series premiere, television personality and bestselling author Amanda Kloots opens up about grief, happiness and loving after loss.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The child studying English was met with loving lament, while the one pursuing computer science at Stanford University was the flag post of family pride.
    — Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • But many of us have buried our beloved pets in our yards beneath new trees as an alternative to cremation.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • For this year’s show at Compton Verney, Cadogan has taken inspiration from British people who’ve written to her about losing beloved trees in their own gardens, or public spaces.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of beloved
Adjective
  • Investors and sports fans can now take their shot at becoming partial owners of one or both teams through pure-play sports stocks, or just pass.
    — Robert Gray, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • News of the potential deal comes as Witkoff is expected to present Putin with a proposal for a partial ceasefire covering energy and food infrastructure, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said Tuesday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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