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
This tour will be about fond memories, love, and laughter.
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Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 8 May 2025
His voice, however, will soon be more than just a fond memory for basketball fans.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
As a kid, my fondest wish was to take up less space in the world.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 1 May 2025
Voters in this part of Canada have memories of that time — and not fond ones.
—Ian Austen, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 8 May 2025
His voice, however, will soon be more than just a fond memory for basketball fans.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
As a kid, my fondest wish was to take up less space in the world.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 1 May 2025
Voters in this part of Canada have memories of that time — and not fond ones.
—Ian Austen, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fond
Adjective
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If the economy continues on its current trajectory of moderating inflation and robust jobs growth, then the FOMC may be more inclined to cut rates.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The club’s best players would be more inclined to stay, to sign new deals, and the attraction for possible new arrivals would be even greater.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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This dog, who would do best in an active home, loves games of fetch and is also super affectionate.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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He's become incredibly affectionate and loves receiving kisses.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Shores home plan to be reviewed without public hearing An application filed with the city of San Diego to build a new two-story, 2,484-square-foot house with an attached 636-square-foot garage at 7951 Paseo del Ocaso in La Jolla Shores will be reviewed without a public hearing.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
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The hope is that Canelo-Crawford and the attached undercard will live up to the hype.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Soto should, of course, get a loving reception from the Bleacher Creatures on Friday night, no?—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Tina Knowles remembers growing up in a loving and raucous family of nine.—
Sara Sidner,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The 2013 death of James Gandolfini pretty much put to rest any possibility the beloved gangster series would someday be revived.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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Just in time for National Prosecco Week (June 24–30), the Prosecco DOC Consortium is raising awareness for this beloved wine through in-store promotions, restaurant events, and tastings across the U.S., including a recent Raleigh, North Carolina event hosted by Master of Wine Sheri Morano.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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However, that is only a partial consolation: to buy back those months, borrowers must make extra lump-sum payments for each month of forbearance and wait for those payments to be processed and credited.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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This week in politics The Kansas Department of Transportation is now managing six bridge projects in Wyandotte County associated with four complete bridge closures, several partial closures and additional lane restrictions.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Chicharito also benefitted from his market placement in LA, in his case mainly due to the proximity to an adoring Mexican fanbase throughout Southern California.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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In some cases, like his calls to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, Mr. Trump has promised changes that many of his most adoring fans in Europe have stopped well short of.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Series regular Tony Todd, who died last fall, returns for a touching posthumous scene that references another fan favorite character.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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“Fond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fond. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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