1
a
: prizing highly : desirous
—used with of
fond of praise
b
: having an affection or liking
—used with of
fond of music
fond of his nephew
2
a
: foolishly tender : indulgent sense 1
a fond mother
b
: affectionate, loving
absence makes the heart grow fonder
a fond embrace
3
: cherished with great affection : doted on
our fondest hopes
has fond memories of their time together
Examples of fond in a Sentence
She still has fond feelings for him.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
He wished them a fond farewell.
the fond hope that the situation would change
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James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Saoud has fond memories of Argentina’s fans too.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
However, Mary was fond of customizing her jewelry pieces to make them into something new and more to her taste.
—Natasha Leake, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
Being a part of students’ lives over four years is one of Mike Cook’s fondest memories of teaching music at Poway High School for 36 years.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
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“Fond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fond. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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