fond of
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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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Wilkerson is fond of Coakley’s work with Miami Gardens scouts, and an experience seven years ago affirmed that.
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
King once appeared on the CBS Morning Show wearing an emerald top with a blingy, oversized, bib-style necklace — a look Winfrey wasn't too fond of.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Trump is fond of Paxton’s pluck and Hunt’s ambition.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Slicers are recommended for those who have never been particularly fond of tomatoes but are open to change.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
King once appeared on the CBS Morning Show wearing an emerald top with a blingy, oversized, bib-style necklace — a look Winfrey wasn't too fond of.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Trump is fond of Paxton’s pluck and Hunt’s ambition.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Slicers are recommended for those who have never been particularly fond of tomatoes but are open to change.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Fond of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fond%20of. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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