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as in inclined
having a liking or affection
even lots of city people are fond of country music
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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
Patterson has fond memories of working with Parton on the novel.
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Ariana Grande has fond memories of her music heroes supporting her career when she was just getting started.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Miles reminisces on his own fond memories of the salon and channeling his self-expression through experimenting with hair colors and styles.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
When Balistreri's Bluemound Inn posted the news on Facebook, customers and former employees replied to that posting with fond memories and praise for the restaurateur's warmth and generosity.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fond
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And Michael Hodges is musically inclined and, uh, a savant in many ways.—
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While the Rodríguez siblings may be prepared to absorb this to preserve stability and their own survival, hard-line military figures could be far less inclined to do so.—
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Over the years, many have stopped seeing Pretty Woman as an affectionate fairytale.—
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The affectionate moment marked their first unmistakable public display as a couple.—
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But after 9/11, Tagliabue showed a different side, particularly toward league employees who had lost loved ones in the attacks.—
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Preserving income, insurance and retirement Financial security also depends on preserving income and protecting loved ones.—
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The feathery-looking gills also molt and remain attached inside near the legs.—
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The dining room, located in an attached structure connected to the original 1882 building, is called The Home Room.—
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Schlossberg will be remembered as a passionate environmental journalist, curious author, and loving mother, wife, daughter, and friend.—
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Her son Sebastian announced her death on her Instagram account, penning a loving tribute to the socialite and jewelry designer.—
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There is so much pleasure to be had in rereading old favorites—and part of the joy is meeting beloved characters, who have been updated or somehow arrive in a new form to resist old tropes and types.—
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Due to the notoriety of the locally beloved sandwich, IndyStar recently held a Tenderloin Tournament to find the establishment that serves the best tenderloin in Indiana.—
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This redundancy ensures that the aircraft remains manageable even during a partial system failure.—
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But the involvement of partial owner Tom Brady is ramping up, adding a voice with championship pedigree to the situation.—
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Andrew Buss takes an adoring but critical eye to Superbad.—
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The Patriots’ pass coverage without Christian Gonzalez, their atrocious inside linebacker play and roller-coaster special teams, which give any adoring fan a heart attack at a moment’s notice.—
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“Fond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fond. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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