The expression "is fond of" expresses a positive feeling towards a person, an activity, or a thing. Some synonyms for this expression include: likes, loves, enjoys, adores, appreciates, cherishes, treasures, relishes, takes pleasure in, is passionate about, has a soft spot for, has a liking for, has a fondness for, and has a taste for. Using these synonyms can add variety and interest to our writing or speech. For example: "She adores reading novels", "He takes pleasure in playing chess", "They have a liking for exotic foods". Each of these synonyms captures a slightly different nuance of the positive emotion conveyed by "is fond of".