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 Instead of fond memories of her father, Wynne was filled with dread. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 Hall has many fond memories of working with founder Yves Saint Laurent, not least as the inaugural face of the brand’s Opium scent, which wafted across the set. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 Some of my fondest memories occurred inside EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, and—later—Disney’s–MGM Studios, now known as Hollywood Studios. — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 27 Sep. 2026 Despite being only 14 when Garland passed away, Joey has fond memories of their time together. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 27 Sep. 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
  • After their massive Election Day losses, some GOP lawmakers are inclined to fully overhaul their leadership.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Legislators do not seem inclined to support that $10 billion tranche of funding for the Park Service in the capital region.
    — Joe Heim, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of inclined
Adjective
  • The two shared a friendship adored by fans, often seen greeting each other with an affectionate kiss on the lips whether on TV programs or on the red carpet.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Other people shared their own experiences with romantic interactions and affectionate responses, showing how some individuals are choosing to use the technology.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of affectionate
Adjective
  • Closet Confidential Shop for pre-loved designer fashions, accessories and more to benefit Dress for Success Georgia’s work to help women across the state move forward in their careers and lives.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The tasks that OpenAI is testing can vary widely — from apartment hunting to caring for a loved one.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of loved
Adjective
  • The defining feature is a sparkling crystal ankle strap, which suspends a single crystal from an attached chain while another singular crystal hangs at the back of the heel.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The fire appeared to have destroyed the attached garage of the condo complex, and at least four vehicles appeared to have been destroyed inside the garage.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of attached
Adjective
  • Seems like a job for an art-loving, restaurant-owning Italian ambassador, Tilman Fertitta!
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
  • That Stewart’s daughter serves as executive producer provides a clue that Jimmy will be a loving tribute rather than a warts-and-all biopic.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • This iteration of the beloved children’s book revolves around the shenanigans that occur after a mischievous hat-wearing cat arrives to cheer up two siblings who move to a new town.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
  • But isn’t the Fisherwoman, a kind of sister to Chaucer’s working woman—the five-times married Alison, the beloved first sovereign woman of English literature—content to be alone?
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of beloved
Adjective
  • Identifying red blood cells in dinosaurs The fossil is a partial hind limb of Aratasaurus museunacionali, a theropod dinosaur that lived during the Early Cretaceous.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026
  • With more cars equipped with partial automation hitting the road, safety researchers are growing increasingly worried about driver attention and the potential for these systems to cause crashes.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Nov. 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 10 Nov. 2026.

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