fond of
idiom
1
: having a liking for or love of (someone or something) : doing (something) a lot
I'm fond of skiing.
She grew quite fond of him.
2
: doing (something) a lot
She's fond of asking silly questions.
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The Rhode founder has recently been fond of more top-dominant silhouettes.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2025
Its devotees include Gwyneth Paltrow, Emily Ratajkowski (who seems to be especially fond of Silk Laundry’s Long Bias Cut Skirt, having sported it many, many times), and even Jake Gyllenhaal (who put the Twill Boyfriend Shirt on display during an SNL monologue).
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
The kids aren’t exactly fond of the new man in their mom’s life—and vice versa.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
At least George Bryan of Bryan Bros. doesn't seem to be particularly fond of some of his colleagues.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2025
Its devotees include Gwyneth Paltrow, Emily Ratajkowski (who seems to be especially fond of Silk Laundry’s Long Bias Cut Skirt, having sported it many, many times), and even Jake Gyllenhaal (who put the Twill Boyfriend Shirt on display during an SNL monologue).
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
The kids aren’t exactly fond of the new man in their mom’s life—and vice versa.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
At least George Bryan of Bryan Bros. doesn't seem to be particularly fond of some of his colleagues.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fond of
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“Fond of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fond%20of. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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