fondly
adverb
fond·ly
ˈfän-(d)lē 
1
archaic
: in a foolish manner : foolishly
2
: in a fond manner : affectionately
spoke of her fondly
3
: in a willingly credulous manner
It would stun, I fondly hoped, the reader …—
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She remembers their time together fondly.
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In the community, he was fondly recalled by people who quietly rooted for him.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Johnston and Simmons both recalled their days at San Jose State fondly, remembering the house near campus on South 12th Street where the Doobie Brothers got their start.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
Lately, there has been respect from LeBron, who warmly greeted Riley three weeks ago after Riley’s statue was unveiled at the Lakers’ arena, then speaking fondly at that night’s game of Riley’s contributions to his career.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Despite the show's serious plot points, Edwards fondly remembers that the cast kept things light.
—Luria Freeman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
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Alan Gionet, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Johnston and Simmons both recalled their days at San Jose State fondly, remembering the house near campus on South 12th Street where the Doobie Brothers got their start.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
Lately, there has been respect from LeBron, who warmly greeted Riley three weeks ago after Riley’s statue was unveiled at the Lakers’ arena, then speaking fondly at that night’s game of Riley’s contributions to his career.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Despite the show's serious plot points, Edwards fondly remembers that the cast kept things light.
—Luria Freeman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Fondly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fondly. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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