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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More recently, however, Ortega is particularly fond of a this sleek pair of Vans Super Lowpro Sneakers with white stitching, which look like a cross between the Adidas Sambas and the Puma Speedcat due to their suede toe and narrow silhouette.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Dec. 2025
Survivor’s tribal councils of late have been awfully fond of Probst and the players indulging in tortured metaphors about the game, so Coach at least appears ready to engage with the current Survivor Zeitgeist.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Reid wrote that Letts also studied at iO and Second City, and was particularly fond of Chicago improv.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Coach Mike McDaniel has often been fond of the run game.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 11 Dec. 2025
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Dec. 2025
Survivor’s tribal councils of late have been awfully fond of Probst and the players indulging in tortured metaphors about the game, so Coach at least appears ready to engage with the current Survivor Zeitgeist.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Reid wrote that Letts also studied at iO and Second City, and was particularly fond of Chicago improv.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Coach Mike McDaniel has often been fond of the run game.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Fond of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fond%20of. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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