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as in inclined
having a liking or affection
even lots of city people are fond of country music
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as in affectionate
feeling or showing love
gave me a fond embrace upon parting
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as in loved
granted special treatment or attention
my fondest wish is to see my children marry well
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Recent Examples of fond
Rob Lowe and Francis Ford Coppola are sharing fond memories of making the 85-year-old director’s 1983 film The Outsiders — including the interesting ways Coppola helped his young cast get into character.
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John Russell, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
While Bing’s youngest three have recalled fond memories of their dad, his oldest four sons shared more complicated feelings about their father.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Van Dam has fond memories of going with her sister to stay with her grandmother in South Dakota during summer breaks from school.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
These new traditions are just as meaningful, creating fond memories of holidays your kids will treasure for years to come.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 11 Dec. 2024
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John Russell, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
While Bing’s youngest three have recalled fond memories of their dad, his oldest four sons shared more complicated feelings about their father.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Van Dam has fond memories of going with her sister to stay with her grandmother in South Dakota during summer breaks from school.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
These new traditions are just as meaningful, creating fond memories of holidays your kids will treasure for years to come.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now, with Loyd’s future with the Storm in question, Ogwumike might be inclined to look elsewhere.Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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However, buyers appear to be more inclined to get off the sidelines as pending home sales rise.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Cavaliers are noted for their affectionate and gentle nature, the AKC says, as is the toy poodle, which is also known for being highly intelligent.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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There aren't that many movies specifically set on New Year's Eve, but one of the best is The Hudsucker Proxy (1994), Joel and Ethan Coen's visually striking, affectionate homage to classic Hollywood screwball comedies.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
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The attached Accessibility Guidelines are consulted to determine the specific scope of application. 3.3.Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 4 Jan. 2025
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The charger can monitor and protect attached devices using real-time temperature data.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Bisset, 80, gave a loving introduction to Jolie, 49, at the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s film awards gala on Friday, Jan. 3, praising the Oscar winner’s work in Maria .Jack Smart, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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By opting for hospice care, Carter embraced a plan designed to manage pain, ensure comfort and provide emotional and spiritual support, all while surrounded by family in the familiar and loving environment of his Plains, Ga., home.Stacey Manley, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Highsmith over the top: The night began with Highsmith catching as much as possible of his beloved Baltimore Ravens on his phone in the locker room.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
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Through a fusion of real-time data, AI and ML capabilities, and the beloved, increasingly popular short-form video format, FeedMe introduces the latest evolution of the simple menu, moving away from the simple static image to a truly immersive experience.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Ode to Lucy’s Pelvis Adrienne Gruber O wondrous one, your bipedal swag, terrestrial locomotion, partial appendages revealed, brain a soft sponge, size of an acorn, still waiting for that growth spurt 3.2 million years later.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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In total, at least 24 school districts have announced full or partial closures, according to the LA County Office of Education.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Having a constant loving, happy, and adoring presence makes Kirk’s solo road trips feel far from lonely.Outside Online, Outside Online, 29 Aug. 2024
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In Australia, where Abacus sold the rights to SBS, the critical reception was similarly adoring, and Acorn TV has rights in the U.S. and Canada.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 July 2024
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Rob Duckworth — owner of the Duckworth's restaurants and Link & Pin — recently penned an agreement to bring one of his favorite restaurants to Charlotte: Chili Willi's, which operated for nearly three decades in West Virginia before closing in 2011.Laura Barrero, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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Oprah selected it as one of her favorite things in 2023, and it’s been spotted on Gwyneth Paltrow, too.Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Fond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fond. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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