fond

adjective

ˈfänd How to pronounce fond (audio)
Definition of fondnext
1
as in inclined
having a liking or affection even lots of city people are fond of country music

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2
as in affectionate
feeling or showing love gave me a fond embrace upon parting

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3
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 For my son and me though, the rather modest town brings back fond memories of an amateur rocketry launch site at the base of a mountain just south of the town off Interstate 8. — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Some of my fondest memories are at the lakefront, in backyards, celebrating birthdays and family reunions where my family would link up to cook out nearly every week. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 The decision to set it in San Francisco rekindled fond memories of the city for Wilde. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 1 July 2026 This time, progressing deeper into the tournament is not merely a fond hope but a fairly reasonable expectation. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fond
  1. inclined
  2. affectionate
  3. loved
  4. attached
  5. loving
  6. beloved
  7. partial
  8. adoring
Adjective
  • But local governments, which amend their planning codes with unusual frequency, could easily nullify the provision if so inclined.
    — Christopher Calton, Oc Register, 29 June 2026
  • The court's liberal members seemed inclined to preserve the restrictions.
    — Will Dunham, USA Today, 28 June 2026
Definition of inclined
Adjective
  • At one point, the couple could be seen standing in the audience while taking turns planting affectionate kisses on each other's cheeks.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • The couple were affectionate while walking the red carpet together as well as while inside the venue.
    — Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Definition of affectionate
Adjective
  • Someone shoots themselves — not once, but three times in the face — and then this same sturdy character somehow has a long make-out session with a loved one.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • The freebie comes after Swift and Kelce tied the knot at Madison Square Garden on July 3 in front of loved ones, friends, celebrities, athletes and business moguls.
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of loved
Adjective
  • The legislation also clarified that e-bike riders need to follow regular traffic laws and sit only on the permanent, attached seat.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
  • Dander, which are dead skin flakes, become attached to dog fur.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of attached
Adjective
  • This loving, anguished memorial movie includes copious clips of Adrian from the director’s earlier films and from home movies.
    — Marina Harss, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
  • Till this day their relationship is remembered as one of the most loving of them all.
    — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • For something slower and more sceney, Bardot-era Le Club 55 remains one of the most beloved lunches on the peninsula and is often visited by the Hollywood crowd.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Anixter, Wrigleyville’s beloved ‘Pink Hat Guy,’ died Tuesday night from complications with surgery, according to his family.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of beloved
Adjective
  • Utah taxes Social Security benefits as regular income, offering a partial credit to offset them.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026
  • The board didn’t approve the building of a private club or the partial demolition requested of a wall that would allow the space to open up to the outside.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of partial
Adjective
  • Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The Patriots’ pass coverage without Christian Gonzalez, their atrocious inside linebacker play and roller-coaster special teams, which give any adoring fan a heart attack at a moment’s notice.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of adoring

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“Fond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fond. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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