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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Social Media Advertising: These people were the first to embrace social media and are still very fond of it.
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Boris Abaev, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
And, with other major holidays including Thanksgiving happening between the end of October and December, others aren't so fond of the idea of skipping straight to snowmen and Santas.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
As president, Trump was fond of tough talk on China—only to soften his position in response to flattery and empty promises from Chinese President Xi Jinping.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2024
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Boris Abaev, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
And, with other major holidays including Thanksgiving happening between the end of October and December, others aren't so fond of the idea of skipping straight to snowmen and Santas.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
As president, Trump was fond of tough talk on China—only to soften his position in response to flattery and empty promises from Chinese President Xi Jinping.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Fond of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fond%20of. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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