fondly
adverb
fond·ly
ˈfän-(d)lē 
1
archaic
: in a foolish manner : foolishly
2
: in a fond manner : affectionately
spoke of her fondly
3
: in a willingly credulous manner
it would stun, I fondly hoped, the reader—
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She remembers their time together fondly.
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The writer, actor, musician and comedian is still thinking back fondly to his time acting in some of the biggest kids' shows of the 90s.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Rose spoke fondly of her close relationship with the late songwriter and presented the award to Walker’s niece Molly Walker.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 9 May 2024
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Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Rose spoke fondly of her close relationship with the late songwriter and presented the award to Walker’s niece Molly Walker.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 9 May 2024
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“Fondly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fondly. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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