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 Now that her own wedding day has finally arrived, Tallulah has nothing but fond memories to share. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026 His family moved from the city to the suburbs for more space, giving Sullivan fond memories of exploring the prairie and woods past their subdivision. — Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Chef Asha Starks grew up in Southern California but holds fond memories of cooking with her aunt and grandmother in Georgia and Miami. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026 The cumulative impression of Alice that the book leaves is of someone moving serenely through life, meeting fond blessings and awful curses both with the same calm equanimity. — Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 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
  • If consumers are inclined to believe a company behaved badly, the distinction between firing and non-renewal disappears.
    — Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Alice and Gemma really don’t seem to get along, and neither seems inclined to back down from their hostile postures.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of inclined
Adjective
  • Nina is an affectionate cat who loves to be around people, according to Our Companions Animal Rescue.
    — Our Companions, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The affectionate couple was spotted holding hands and at one point sharing a steamy kiss on their outing.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of affectionate
Adjective
  • Kennedy says that this shift in tone didn’t stem from her personal feelings but from the whistleblowers and the families who lost loved ones.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The rest of the photos showed Elizabeth side-by-side with her loved ones, including a silly photo of Elizabeth and Collins in a pool.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of loved
Adjective
  • The property includes a deck, an attached garage, native landscaping, and access to hiking, dining, and shopping.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Each home will have an attached two-car garage, with additional street parking incorporated throughout the development.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of attached
Adjective
  • After a New York City childhood spent with their loving adoptive father, Annie (Ella Rubin) and her brother Connor (Keen Ruffalo) find themselves in possession of Sterling Point, a remote island in Ontario’s Muskoka region.
    — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The loving mom, who also shares son Brayden, 10, with Tarek and son Hudson, 6, with Ant Anstead, shared a few photos and videos on her Instagram Stories, revealing that Taylor recently got her learner’s permit.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of loving
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  • Damage to the remains could complicate evidence The discovery of human remains that set off a firestorm of questions about a possible link to Guthrie developed during an agonizing, monthslong search for the beloved mother.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In true Richards’ fashion, of course, Kyle transfers her distress into throwing yet another one of her overwrought white parties, whose guest list is filled with a caravan of beloved names in the Bravo-verse.
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of beloved
Adjective
  • August's partial lunar eclipse will occur as Earth passes directly between the sun and moon during the full moon phase — an imperfect alignment that will see our planet's intense inner shadow cover 96% of the visible face of our natural satellite.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The restrictions pertain to parking lanes, curb lanes, and partial travel lanes to assist with the buildout and breakdown of the event, according to a city news release.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Aug. 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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