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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Like Queen Camilla, Kate Middleton is fond of rewearing pieces from her closet. 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 See All Example Sentences for fond of

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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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