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
Electric Spark: The Enigma of Dame Muriel is a close, fond look at the ultimate writer’s writer’s early life and process.
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The star receiver was thinking back to his fond memories of playing the game in Giants blue.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
All of his siblings and children have fond memories of enjoying scenic hikes and camping trips with him, Christy Terry said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
While her relationship with her daughter had been strained, Campbell held onto fond memories of past Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays when Powell would show up with presents for her children and a fish dish for the table.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
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The star receiver was thinking back to his fond memories of playing the game in Giants blue.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
All of his siblings and children have fond memories of enjoying scenic hikes and camping trips with him, Christy Terry said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
While her relationship with her daughter had been strained, Campbell held onto fond memories of past Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays when Powell would show up with presents for her children and a fish dish for the table.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fond
Adjective
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If your kids are similarly musically inclined, CoComelon songs are another solid option.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
18 July 2025
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For now, the Marlins are inclined to have Snelling finish out the season in the minors, though that’s subject to change.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
16 July 2025
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But, outside of the kennel, Newton is a different dog: eager, affectionate, and incredibly responsive to praise.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Part of the fun of Austen’s novels is her affectionate skewering of that world order.—
Brandon Taylor,
Time,
17 July 2025
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There’s a risk in becoming too attached to these fawning A.I.s.—
Paul Bloom,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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An attached, 96,000-square-foot performance center will span three floors with room for athletic training, a weight room, recovery spaces, nutrition programming, mental health services, and an equipment room.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The two often send one another loving birthday messages on Instagram–Jones wrote one for Will in May.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Animal-welfare advocates continue to stress the importance of reporting cruelty, supporting local shelters and rescues and considering adoption to provide loving homes for animals like Diva.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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The Cincinnati Music Festival The biggest names in R&B, hip-hop, soul and funk are coming to the Queen City for this beloved festival.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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Deep Thought — the beloved boat that was ripped from Lake Michigan's shoreline in spring after months of abandonment — is officially up for auction.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The mission of many SEL programs reflects a view that instilling grade assessed knowledge is only a partial goal of education and that the classroom is the first opportunity for many students to interact with others of various backgrounds, beliefs and abilities.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Estimating the number of QAnon believers is difficult because many individuals do not openly identify with the movement, and those who do often hold a range of loosely connected or partial beliefs rather than adhering to a consistent or uniform ideology.—
Art Jipson,
The Conversation,
19 July 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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Nick Romano,
EW.com,
27 July 2025
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Stitch was envisioned years before and quite differently Sanders, 63, revealed that everyone's favorite extraterrestrial chaos agent was originally green rather than blue, and a forest dweller.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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“Fond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fond. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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