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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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
Well, as Yoda was so fond of reminding Obi-Wan Kenobi, there is another hope.
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 May 2026
Sean MacGinnis, himself, is particularly fond of luxury vinyl.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
As nice as the atmosphere is at Petco, Prior’s most fond memories will always be of the stadium in Mission Valley.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Ronald’s sister Johnetta Crosby has fond memories of the school.
—Stacker, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 May 2026
Sean MacGinnis, himself, is particularly fond of luxury vinyl.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
As nice as the atmosphere is at Petco, Prior’s most fond memories will always be of the stadium in Mission Valley.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Ronald’s sister Johnetta Crosby has fond memories of the school.
—Stacker, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fond
Adjective
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Most models are usually inclined to speculate answers because simply avoiding answering will motivate the users to question the model’s capabilities.—
Mohamed Suliman,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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Bloomberg’s sources suggested that Apple was happy to partner with OpenAI as its own AI projects failed to launch but over time became less inclined to boost ChatGPT after learning about OpenAI’s plans to make its own device that could rival the iPhone.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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This same influence will also promote affectionate romance.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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The dog's owners say the pup has become more affectionate and snuggly since surviving her impalement.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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We both absolutely loved reading.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The Good American founder posed for photos with all her loved ones, including her sisters, her mom and True's dad, Thompson.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The sphere at the top of the node bobs in the water, with the attached tube oscillating water within it, spinning turbines inside the structure that generate electricity.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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There’s a lot of fear about what’s going to happen with this thing that people feel attached to.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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With her gentle demeanor, Suzette is sure to bring warmth and joy to any loving home.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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However, true luxury is—or should be—about taking time, connecting with people, learning, laughing, and loving.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Haunted by his experiences in the First World War — do not attempt the math to figure out how old the series thinks Nicolas Cage is — and by the death of his beloved Ruby, Ben isn’t even making enough to pay his devoted assistant, Janet (Karen Rodriguez).—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Before settling in for a long chat with one of the most famous and beloved people on the planet, Colbert engaged in some clever misdirection.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The new construction response has been partial and uneven.—
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Kansas uses a partial reimbursement model to fund SPED.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 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 25 May. 2026.
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