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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Like Queen Camilla, Kate Middleton is fond of rewearing pieces from her closet.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Payton is fond of saying that all teams begin the season in a race to find their identity.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Deer are particularly fond of eating tulip flowers, so planting deer-resistant bulbs like daffodils and crocuses is a recommended alternative.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Leonard still lives in San Diego and is fond of everything about America’s Finest City.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Payton is fond of saying that all teams begin the season in a race to find their identity.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Deer are particularly fond of eating tulip flowers, so planting deer-resistant bulbs like daffodils and crocuses is a recommended alternative.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Leonard still lives in San Diego and is fond of everything about America’s Finest City.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Fond of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fond%20of. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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