fondly
adverb
fond·ly
ˈfän-(d)lē 
1
archaic
: in a foolish manner : foolishly
2
: in a fond manner : affectionately
spoke of her fondly
3
: in a willingly credulous manner
It would stun, I fondly hoped, the reader …—
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She remembers their time together fondly.
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His death, announced to Deadline by his family, came just 10 days after that of Ronnie Schell, Baker’s co-star in the short-lived but fondly remembered 1967 sitcom Good Morning World.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 July 2026
Mindy Kaling fondly recalled a perspective-shifting conversation with the funny ladies from 20 years back on Tuesday's episode of Poehler's Good Hang podcast.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
For Toronto, the ovations served as a reminder that while roster turnover is inevitable in Major League Baseball, players who leave a lasting impact on a franchise can be remembered more fondly than some others.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Southwest Conference is fondly remembered around these parts, although its demise is over 30 years old.
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Chris Branch,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 July 2026
Mindy Kaling fondly recalled a perspective-shifting conversation with the funny ladies from 20 years back on Tuesday's episode of Poehler's Good Hang podcast.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
For Toronto, the ovations served as a reminder that while roster turnover is inevitable in Major League Baseball, players who leave a lasting impact on a franchise can be remembered more fondly than some others.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Southwest Conference is fondly remembered around these parts, although its demise is over 30 years old.
—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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“Fondly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fondly. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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