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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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 11 Dec. 2025
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The Oscar-winning actress introduced a Hot Topic Tuesday about Mangione's case, as well as young social media users who've grown fond of Mangione during the developments.
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Fresh, sweet corn is just one of the many produce items Southerners are so fond of in the summer, and this recipe highlights its flavor.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 11 Dec. 2025
Trump is fond of saying that his background as a real estate developer uniquely positions him to do it best.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
The Oscar-winning actress introduced a Hot Topic Tuesday about Mangione's case, as well as young social media users who've grown fond of Mangione during the developments.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
Fresh, sweet corn is just one of the many produce items Southerners are so fond of in the summer, and this recipe highlights its flavor.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Fond of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fond%20of. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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