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fondly

[fond-lee] / ˈfɒnd li /
ADVERB
dearly
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ADVERB
tenderly
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On a past river cruise down the Danube, he fondly recalls learning about different cultures and touring local Christmas markets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Linton fondly remembers the great food in the city and hanging out with friends in other bands while Burch spent downtime skateboarding in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Madonna walks back into the past one final time on the album’s closing track, “L.E.S. Girl,” fondly calling her last days before superstardom, where the memory of a long-lost love with dirty hair awaits her.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

"It was a sad day for the area, she is remembered fondly though."

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

Mrs. Pitezel refused to believe Howard was dead; she “clung fondly to the hope that he would ultimately be found alive.”

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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