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
Trump lately isn’t very fond of long plane rides or extended stretches away from the White House or his properties in Florida and New Jersey.
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Will Weissert, Fortune, 11 May 2026
What are your fondest memories of the festival since your appointment in 2022?
—Norine Raja, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
House Codes Galore The traditional quartet — diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald, which Gabrielle Chanel was particularly fond of — led the four chapters that composed the collection.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
Trump lately isn't very fond of long plane rides or extended stretches away from the White House or his properties in Florida and New Jersey.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
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Will Weissert, Fortune, 11 May 2026
What are your fondest memories of the festival since your appointment in 2022?
—Norine Raja, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
House Codes Galore The traditional quartet — diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald, which Gabrielle Chanel was particularly fond of — led the four chapters that composed the collection.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
Trump lately isn't very fond of long plane rides or extended stretches away from the White House or his properties in Florida and New Jersey.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for fond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fond
Adjective
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Most models are usually inclined to speculate answers because simply avoiding answering will motivate the users to question the model’s capabilities.—
Mohamed Suliman,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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Bloomberg’s sources suggested that Apple was happy to partner with OpenAI as its own AI projects failed to launch but over time became less inclined to boost ChatGPT after learning about OpenAI’s plans to make its own device that could rival the iPhone.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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This same influence will also promote affectionate romance.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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The dog's owners say the pup has become more affectionate and snuggly since surviving her impalement.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Jonze embarks on a journey to Miami, but now seeks revenge for the death of her loved ones.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Favorites like the Evolution Cool ($52 after discount), Evolution S3 ($32 after discount), and The Neck Evolution S3 (TNE) ($44 after discount) are all wonderful gifting options for loved ones of all ages.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The sphere at the top of the node bobs in the water, with the attached tube oscillating water within it, spinning turbines inside the structure that generate electricity.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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There’s a lot of fear about what’s going to happen with this thing that people feel attached to.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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As such, a loving relationship will demand awareness that, sometimes, not every truth needs to be delivered in its rawest form.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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From a young age, we're taught to greet people, regardless of their age, and even compliment them, so everyone is very accepting and loving.—
Zama Magudulela,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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While the hotel is brand new, the private club, farm, and beloved restaurant Ninety Acres have been around for more than a decade.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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But right up until the final moments of Starz’s long-running fantasy historical romantic drama, devoted viewers feared that their beloved 20th-century English combat nurse and 18th-century Scottish highland warrior were not going to get their happy ending after all.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Most varieties prefer full sun to partial shade and rich, slightly acidic soil that drains well.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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In February, Congress passed legislation that ended the partial federal government shutdown and contained provisions addressing PBM transparency and business practices.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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But a falling out with former owner Glen Taylor kept him from returning to his ‘Sota to give adoring fans another chance to thank him for 14 seasons with No. 21 on his back and Minnesota in his heart.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Fond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fond. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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