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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Valentino was also fond of Saint Laurent.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Valentino was also fond of Saint Laurent.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
Back in the day, feeding the media — or speaking publicly in general — was something James was never fond of as a player.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
This is the sort of description many restaurants are fond of touting without any real backup.
—Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Fond of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fond%20of. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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