1
as in inclined
having a liking or affection
even lots of city people are fond of country music
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in affectionate
feeling or showing love
gave me a fond embrace upon parting
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in loved
granted special treatment or attention
my fondest wish is to see my children marry well
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fond
The gleaming, cool tones of silver add a timeless aesthetic that brings back fond memories for antique lovers.
—
Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Recipe Tips From The Test Kitchen Cooking the bacon first builds a smoky fat base; searing the steak next adds fond and deep savory flavor without overcooking the meat.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Cook, stirring occasionally, until all the mushrooms are nicely browned and have started to leave a little fond (the brown, sticky parts where a lot of the flavor is) on the bottom of the pot, another 5 to 6 minutes.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
The youngest Bridgertons — Hyacinth and Gregory, played by Florence Hunt and Will Tilston, now 18 and 19 — are also on Instagram, where each shared a number of BTS photos and fond memories from filming the show.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fond
Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Recipe Tips From The Test Kitchen Cooking the bacon first builds a smoky fat base; searing the steak next adds fond and deep savory flavor without overcooking the meat.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Cook, stirring occasionally, until all the mushrooms are nicely browned and have started to leave a little fond (the brown, sticky parts where a lot of the flavor is) on the bottom of the pot, another 5 to 6 minutes.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
The youngest Bridgertons — Hyacinth and Gregory, played by Florence Hunt and Will Tilston, now 18 and 19 — are also on Instagram, where each shared a number of BTS photos and fond memories from filming the show.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fond
Adjective
-
Da Cunha Lewin is inclined to agree with the English writer Geoff Dyer, who thinks that writer’s block is a myth.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Everyone, to some extent, grades their romantic partner on a curve, and relationships in which partners are especially inclined to do this may be particularly strong.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Their relationship, at least the one that comes through their extensive correspondence in the files released by the Justice Department, was chatty and catty, at times warm and affectionate, at other moments transactional.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
-
In 2022 the most excellent Michael Dirda, on the occasion—sigh—of Book World’s all-too-short rebirth, wrote an affectionate and informative inside history of the supplement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
This Valentine’s Day, Ben Smith and Kelly Dennis will profess their love for each other — and New York City — in front of loved ones, strangers and possibly Batman.—
Andrea Sachs,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
-
Gavern said the online ICE detainee locator, which family members use to find loved ones, often doesn’t update when transfers occur.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
The fire started on the roof of an older medical office building and did not begin inside the attached main hospital building, officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
-
Each heavy truck with an attached plow is about $280,000.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
It’s backed by nearly 7,500 glowing five-star reviews from guac-loving Amazon shoppers who praise the ProKeeper for its effectiveness, size, and easy-to-clean design.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
-
With the right support and encouragement, Heily has the potential to continue thriving, growing her creativity, and building strong connections with a loving, permanent family.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Now, the source material behind that beloved series is making the leap to live theater.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
-
But in order to make good on the movie-ness of it all, Johnson and McCarrol leaped and ran and dived into the sky, all for the sake of booking a concert at the beloved Toronto venue Rivoli.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
The council also approved the appointment of Josiah Ben-Oni Graham to fill a partial-term vacancy that expires in November.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
-
But as the title character and a partial avatar for Williamson — who had similarly spent his own teen years dreamily pining and aspiring to be a filmmaker — Dawson was the boy-next-door pillar around which the show orbited.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Andrew Buss takes an adoring but critical eye to Superbad.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Fond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fond. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
