How to Use fondly in a Sentence

fondly

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• She remembers their time together fondly.
• Still, Smith, 22, looks back fondly on his time in Phoenix.
  — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 22 Jan. 2023
• During the hour-long special, Carey spoke fondly about the late host.
  — Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2023
• In fact, day and night is all that this ‘80s R&B band needs to think fondly about their heartthrobs.
  — Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2023
• But the band broke up in 2004, and its music didn’t seem to be remembered too fondly over the years.
  — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2023
• When class was over and the students would sit with the teachers, Nhan would bring out snacks for the group, Xu recalled fondly.
  — Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2023
• The two have been known to speak fondly of each other in interviews.
  — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Dec. 2022
• The present built upon that past, though not all of it is remembered fondly.
  — Brent Schrotenboer, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2023
• In the surrounding streets, residents spoke fondly of the easy money of the clam days.
  — Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2023
• Avant fondly recalled her dad was like Archie Bunker and her mom was a bit like Cleopatra.
  — Gayle King, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2023
• Shea fondly recalled posing for a photo at the venue with Aretha Franklin.
  — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023
• The clip ended with the singers leaning against each other and smiling fondly.
  — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
• Branch reflected fondly on the last two weeks as the interim.
  — Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2022
• Rev fondly recalled making the album, which was produced by the Cars’ Ric Ocasek, in a statement.
  — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2023
• That Sabathia helped usher in a new era for the franchise isn't lost on the locals who still remember 2008 so fondly.
  — Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2023
• The pair met at a barbecue, a moment that White recalls fondly.
  — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 21 Oct. 2023
• The history and stunning beauty of the city have proved resilient, and Barnes spoke fondly of the compelling nature of Jerash.
  — Jess McHugh, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2023
• Many San Franciscans fondly recall shopping trips to the Nordstrom store on the top floors.
  — Thomas Fuller, New York Times, 14 June 2023
• In both cases, the stores shuttered, but that doesn’t stop them from being fondly remembered by many in the city — and in our newsroom.
  — David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2024
• The Gomez brothers recalled fondly how kind their dad was to everyone.
  — José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2022
• LePage never made it past Class A in the minor leagues, but a few guys in the majors still remember him fondly.
  — Zach Buchanan, New York Times, 28 July 2023
• Petrillo, too, once worked with caviar in New York and fondly recalls opening two-kilo tins of the stuff and falling in love with the taste and texture.
  — Diana Spechler, Bon Appétit, 26 Jan. 2023
• Nearly 40 years later, Biehn recalled fondly his time working with Boen on the scene.
  — Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2023
• Since then, the former couple have maintained a close friendship and the singer speaks fondly of their time together.
  — Stephanie Kaloi, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
• Advertisement His impact, like that of the Fab Four — as the group was also fondly known by fans — was enormous.
  — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2023
• One reason the film is so fondly remembered is that its fast-break wit was an expression of pure joy.
  — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 Jan. 2023
• Other shed hunters may use them as tools to train dogs how to find shed antlers or simply look back fondly on them as part of a collection.
  — Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2023
• Dunham spoke fondly of the Greater Akron community in a video for the local Chamber.
  — Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2023
• Katherine no longer competes, but remembers her time at the fair fondly.
  — Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2023
• The show featured the artist looking back fondly on his old songs and sharing his recollections.
  — Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024