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
Haaland is especially fond of his food.
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Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Prince William has contributed fond memories of his late grandmother Queen Elizabeth to a digital memorial of the monarch.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
But Nicholson’s shenanigans weren’t the only fond memories that Pollak had from his time on set.
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Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
Apple users tend to be deeply fond of Apple products; iPhones and iMacs have the advantage over most AI technologies of providing immediate gratification.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fond
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Prince William has contributed fond memories of his late grandmother Queen Elizabeth to a digital memorial of the monarch.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
But Nicholson’s shenanigans weren’t the only fond memories that Pollak had from his time on set.
—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
Apple users tend to be deeply fond of Apple products; iPhones and iMacs have the advantage over most AI technologies of providing immediate gratification.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fond
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Americans are not inclined to think that UFOs and ETs are hostile, either.
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The Cavs don't appear inclined to flip Mobley for Antetokounmpo, either.
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Cancer could be affectionate and chatty one moment, and withdrawn and irritable the next, with little to no explanation.
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The couple were affectionate while walking the red carpet together as well as while inside the venue.
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Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311.
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When a fatal traffic collision happens in Tarrant County, families don’t just lose a loved one.
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In the backyard, guests will find a large swimming pool with an attached jacuzzi and a two-car garage.
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Outdoors, a large rectangular swimming pool bordered by red bricks and a flagstone terrace anchors a sprawling backyard filled with flat lawns and towering trees, and topping it all off is a separate guesthouse, plus a basketball court next to an attached three-car garage.
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The ethos of the festival also involves looking out for fellow attendees, respecting The Farm and taking the loving energy of the festival out into the world.
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The fun-loving, kilt-wearing Scottish fans took over Boston and South Florida and endeared themselves to both communities.
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Fifty years later the beloved landmark was empty and ripe for reimagining.
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Most residents in town know it as The Little Red Schoolhouse, a beloved landmark that serves as a special beacon of history.
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Panic inside buildings Videos circulating on social media showed people rushing out of buildings in the capital, while some users reported partial collapses and damage to structures.
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The blaze ignited Wednesday at the nearly 500,000-square-foot cold storage facility run by a company called Lineage, beginning on the roof, which caused a partial collapse and moved the flames into the building, where 85 million pounds of food are stored.
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Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.
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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.
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“Fond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fond. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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