fond of
idiom
1
: having a liking for or love of (someone or something) : doing (something) a lot
I'm fond of skiing.
She grew quite fond of him.
2
: doing (something) a lot
She's fond of asking silly questions.
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Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
From a love poem recited on camera to Pokémon battles during travel, fans saw a couple that is playful, supportive and genuinely fond of each other.
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Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
From a love poem recited on camera to Pokémon battles during travel, fans saw a couple that is playful, supportive and genuinely fond of each other.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Particularly as everyone seems to understand that there’s no love lost between Pitt and Jolie—and their kids aren’t really all that fond of Pitt, either.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Feb. 2026
Players were fond of his sense of humor.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Fond of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fond%20of. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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