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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3
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
Who doesn't have fond memories of playing with Monopoly's colorful toy money, which happens to be a great way for kids to practice adding and subtracting?
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
Similarly, these scents will now be connected to fond memories in your home.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Leslie Jones does not have fond memories of one particular Saturday Night Live director.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, a generation of Hollywood writers with fond memories of D&D featured it in shows like Community and Stranger Things.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
Similarly, these scents will now be connected to fond memories in your home.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Leslie Jones does not have fond memories of one particular Saturday Night Live director.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, a generation of Hollywood writers with fond memories of D&D featured it in shows like Community and Stranger Things.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fond
Adjective
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Where government bureaucrats seem increasingly inclined to simply ignore the law, particularly in the agencies overseen by Gov. Ron DeSantis.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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When not at work, Kate looks after Mac, who’s recovering from a motorbike accident and is inclined to spend his days sitting in his recliner.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
20 Mar. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Jordan Hudson, the 24-year-old girlfriend of NFL icon Bill Belichick, let slip an affectionate nickname for the legendary coach.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner continue to get along swimmingly, and the two have been spotted being playfully affectionate during recent outings.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Hearing set for plan to remodel La Jolla Shores house A city of San Diego hearing officer will hold a public meeting to consider an application for an 851-square-foot second-story addition to a one-story, 2,694-square-foot house with an attached garage at 1821 Viking Way in La Jolla Shores.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Per the listing held by Ivan Sher of IS Luxury, the owner also has access to two parking spots in the attached garage.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
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Also in series-regular roles, Way will portray Brina, Reggie’s loving and supportive fiancée who sees the documentary as an opportunity to advance her stardom; Hall will portray Carmelo, Reggie and Monica’s son, a high schooler who has grown up in the shadow of Reggie’s football career.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Tipperary is a loving and loveable dog, cuddly and affectionate.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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But beyond seeing her beloved homeland in the spotlight, the chef hopes the White Lotus effect inspires travelers to experience the Land of Smiles firsthand.—
Regan Stephens,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Elephant In The Room The elephant is, quite appropriately, according to Jonathan Haidt’s beloved analogy for Daniel Kahneman’s System 1 / System 2 duo, the emotion itself.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Drone strikes have continued through the weekend despite last week's apparent progress toward a U.S.-brokered partial ceasefire, though Kyiv and Moscow appeared to have different understandings of what that would entail.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Ukraine is planning to send technical teams to discuss the details of the partial ceasefire.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 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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The Dodgers arrived Thursday to a Beatles-like welcome, documented by my colleague and team beat writer Jack Harris, in their bid to secure their place as Japan’s favorite team in the States.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2025
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The former sherry bomb of a whiskey was not my favorite, but the the previous 10- and 12-year-old expressions were absolutely fantastic.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Fond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fond. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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