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
Waters has fond memories of making the film, which helped put him on the map.
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Jenelle Riley, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Today’s Chelsea is home to the likes of Google and Hauser & Wirth, where any staff members old enough to have fond memories of Limelight are, these days, probably the ones who would call the community board with a noise complaint.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Aug. 2025
The brothers had fond memories of the small island’s previous owners.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
After Joss died, a group text among former cast and crew flooded with only fond memories.
—Ethan Bauer, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2025
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Jenelle Riley, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Today’s Chelsea is home to the likes of Google and Hauser & Wirth, where any staff members old enough to have fond memories of Limelight are, these days, probably the ones who would call the community board with a noise complaint.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Aug. 2025
The brothers had fond memories of the small island’s previous owners.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
After Joss died, a group text among former cast and crew flooded with only fond memories.
—Ethan Bauer, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fond
Adjective
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European fintech, for example, moves incredibly fast, while American healthcare may be more inclined to be cautious about new technologies.—
Dee Coakley,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Here's where the signing might not make sense: With Torrens providing defensive value and plenty of familiarity with the pitching staff, the Mets could be more inclined to chase offensive upside from the backup catching role moving forward.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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That's why speaking in a calm, affectionate voice can strengthen the human-animal bond and provide comfort.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Notably, Harry does not appear on camera even for a single moment — though his presence is felt through affectionate mentions and a few behind-the-scenes photos.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Her clients often downsize their primary residences later in life, but families stay attached to their second homes.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
23 Aug. 2025
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Dinner Sunday-Thursday ($60) Parking: Free for the first two hours in the attached garage or metered street parking Location: 1440 NW N River Dr., Miami – Alex Harris Who should go?—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Long Story Short bounces back and forth through time — going as far back as the Fifties, and as recent as the present day — to tell the story of a loving but dysfunctional Jewish American family.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
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Patricia Heaton played his wife, Debra, along with Brad Garrett as his brother Robert, and Peter Boyle and Doris Roberts as his loving but overbearing parents.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Algae blooms are a huge and growing problem for Wisconsin's beloved waters.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The beloved Western & Southern WEBN Fireworks return to the Ohio Riverfront this Labor Day weekend.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2025
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This initiates a continuous, adaptive cycle: retrieving data, reasoning over it, taking actions, storing partial outcomes and adjusting future steps.—
Naren Narendran,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Peteski also objected to PBR’s partial joinder in support of the TBN and TCT motion.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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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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Watch it here: Stream your favorite shows, the biggest blockbusters and more.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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DeJean says his favorite pizza is the sausage, egg and cheese breakfast pizza.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Fond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fond. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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