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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Carol, who usually finds a way to find fault with everything, reminisces fondly about a time before her big break, when she was still broke, before the bubble bursts.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2025
To be fair, much of that nostalgia is actually anemoia because the most fondly remembered, covetable Delicas – the likes of the Star Wagon 4WD, Space Gear and Chamonix – weren't even sold here.
—New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2025
Thank you for your kindness and for remembering that moment so fondly.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Other educators who knew Baker at West Mecklenburg High School spoke fondly of her as well, highlighting her ability to be kind to anyone.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Dec. 2025
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2025
To be fair, much of that nostalgia is actually anemoia because the most fondly remembered, covetable Delicas – the likes of the Star Wagon 4WD, Space Gear and Chamonix – weren't even sold here.
—New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2025
Thank you for your kindness and for remembering that moment so fondly.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Other educators who knew Baker at West Mecklenburg High School spoke fondly of her as well, highlighting her ability to be kind to anyone.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Fondly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fondly. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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