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 Fort Worth native Pete Geren, a former congressman and secretary of the Army, is of the generation that perhaps has some of the fondest memories of the arena. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 Ashenoff has fond memories of Mac, also known as Macademia Nut. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 His fondest childhood memories were spending a week each fall hunting with his dad. — Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 2 Sep. 2026 The idea for this dish fused together my love for bacon and one of my fondest memories of eating s’mores while camping with my grandparents as a young boy. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 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
  • Republican strategist Whit Ayres said the convention can help galvanize low-propensity Trump voters who are less inclined to vote in the midterms than a presidential election.
    — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The price of gas has also hit the RV industry, making consumers less inclined to purchase RVs and travel.
    — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of inclined
Adjective
  • Her drawing may, like theirs, court a deliberate awkwardness, but the effect is usually less mordant, even affectionate.
    — Barry Schwabsky, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Julie Bowen‘s Claire, Mitch’s sister, and her husband, Ty Burrell‘s Phil Dunphy, were the most affectionate of the show’s main couples.
    — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of affectionate
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  • Re-loved is a more recent upcycling initiative that allows customers to return their wax jackets in exchange for a voucher.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • But the physical funeral home — the place where a loved one’s remains may be held — is not regulated by any state agency.
    — Susana Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of loved
Adjective
  • There is an attached garage with space for two cars on the main level.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Once the system confirms a secure grasp, the drone can switch off its propulsion motors and remain attached to the branch.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of attached
Adjective
  • Flight attendant had the heart of a child Alicia Nicole Titus, 28, whose parents live in Dexter, was a positive, peace-loving, let's-make-the-world-a-better-place kind of person.
    — Sheryl Lee, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Customers would make the trip to the store just to see Gunner with his warm and loving nature.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of loving
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  • Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup No need to drive to Panera, this recipe brings the cozy, familiar flavors of the chain’s beloved broccoli and cheddar soup home.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Giuliani’s ascent to beloved national icon in the final months of his second term as mayor followed an otherwise tumultuous last year in office.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of beloved
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  • Even with just a partial return, last season’s figures clearly show why Barca embarked on such an expensive project in the first place.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This comes after a partial glacier collapse in the Himalayan mountains unleashed a sudden surge of water, mud, and debris that swept through border crossings, valley communities, and hydropower projects on August 26.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 10 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 15 Sep. 2026.

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