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
The deaths of more than a dozen members of the U.S. figure skating community in a plane crash Wednesday night hit close to home for the entire skating community, including one Kansas City area figure skating coach with fond memories of one of the victims.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee and, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2025
Glenn Close has fond memories from her time on Saturday Night Live.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Lucky envelopes Courtesy Stacy Nguyen Nearly every respondent had fond memories of receiving lucky envelopes.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 26 Jan. 2025
Urie has fond memories of Marc's double-act with Becki Newton’s Amanda.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee and, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2025
Glenn Close has fond memories from her time on Saturday Night Live.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Lucky envelopes Courtesy Stacy Nguyen Nearly every respondent had fond memories of receiving lucky envelopes.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 26 Jan. 2025
Urie has fond memories of Marc's double-act with Becki Newton’s Amanda.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fond
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People are far less inclined to help these passengers, wrote Blewett.—
Bella Stoddart,Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2025
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On both occasions, a teenager may be more inclined to pass to a more senior team-mate.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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So, join the rest of the Airheads — a moniker that, in this case, isn’t an insult but rather an affectionate nickname for bigtime Air Supply fans — and enjoy a proper Valentine’s Day soundtrack.—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2025
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This morning, at the Capitol, Johnson walked over to his Senate Finance Committee colleague Bill Cassidy, a doctor and a passionate advocate for vaccination, and gave him an affectionate pat on the shoulder.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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With a wooden design and muted earth tones, the busy board easily blends into any room and even props up as decor thanks to the attached back stand.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
7 Feb. 2025
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The attached garage at this new house is only 20 feet wide and about 22 feet deep.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
1 Feb. 2025
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The most important thing is to drown out the noise, forget the optics, and focus on creating your most loving experience on Valentine’s Day and beyond.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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Cheryl will be remembered as a very loving mother who cherished her daughters, grandchildren, family and many friends.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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There’s some great arts reporting going on at the Washington Post where our beloved Carolina Miranda, who left The Times last year, is engaged in a yearlong project to unpack the aesthetics — and resulting political implications — of the dawning Trump era.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Aside from the commercial success, Packer credits his strong relationships throughout his life as a way to propel him forward, like his beloved fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha, lifelong friends he’s made at his alma mater FAMU, and invaluable industry connections.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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The partial solar eclipse will occur from 4:50 a.m. to 8:43 a.m. EDT on March 29, according to Space.com.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Plans are still in the works, but managers are exploring all options and may consider at least partial demolition of the mall.—
Chrissy Suttles,
Axios,
14 Feb. 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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Having a constant loving, happy, and adoring presence makes Kirk’s solo road trips feel far from lonely.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
29 Aug. 2024
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Wisniewski/for NPR One of Roman's favorite memories came this season in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Fond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fond. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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