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
This variety is not fond of heavy pruning, so never remove over one-third of the plant's total mass.
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Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
Some of his fondest memories are from conversations at the dinner table with the Zerwases.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Honestly, the range of wild takes here has put me in fond mind of the good, old Twitter.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
But despite the two high schools’ heated rivalry, Wednesday evening was only a showcase of fond memories, anticipation for the future and heartfelt congratulations from family members as the Class of 2026 officially entered its next chapter.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
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Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
Some of his fondest memories are from conversations at the dinner table with the Zerwases.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Honestly, the range of wild takes here has put me in fond mind of the good, old Twitter.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
But despite the two high schools’ heated rivalry, Wednesday evening was only a showcase of fond memories, anticipation for the future and heartfelt congratulations from family members as the Class of 2026 officially entered its next chapter.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fond
Adjective
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Democratic voters are inclined to be skeptical, and to believe rumors that the group is funded by the same Israeli government that wanted the US to bomb Iran.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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Perhaps there's a fussy Phillies fan in footy pajamas who balks at the twice-daily ritual but might be more inclined to brush because Harper does it, as well.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Müller joins their ranks with these affectionate images.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The actress and estranged wife of actor Jason Biggs is stirring controversy on social media after sharing a pair of affectionate photos with her eldest son, Sid.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Are there healthy ways to prepare ourselves and our loved ones for the inevitable?—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Instead, Pagano and Dozier suggest having gentle, boundary-setting conversations that might encourage a loved one to address their hoarding habits.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The attached guest quarters have a private entrance off the pool terrace while the standalone guest house spans 1,485 square feet.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Amazon also has dozens of launches on ULA’s new Vulcan rocket under contract, but ULA continues to try and solve an issue with its attached solid rocket boosters before Vulcan flies again.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Even in the most loving new relationship, your partner is building her own connection with your children, not replacing their mother.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Marisol's sisters describe her as a devoted mother and a deeply loving person.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The couples and connections that formed also became beloved by viewers, especially for the reunion of Serena Page and Kordell Beckham, who ultimately won that season.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Yes, the setting is shockingly similar to those in the beloved HBO comedy series, complete with a midcentury house and plenty of real-life influencers.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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Congress has already funded the rest of the Department of Homeland Security 's budget but funding for ICE and CBP were separated out during negotiations over immigration enforcement reforms to end the historic partial government shutdown.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Ticket holders can either keep their existing tickets for the replacement performances — with partial refunds automatically issued because of the lower ticket price — or request full refunds through Etix by June 8.—
From Staff Reports,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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But a falling out with former owner Glen Taylor kept him from returning to his ‘Sota to give adoring fans another chance to thank him for 14 seasons with No. 21 on his back and Minnesota in his heart.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Fond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fond. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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