as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
skiing enthusiasts can't wait for the first snowfall of the season
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Recent Examples of enthusiast
Rugby enthusiasts from all over the world make the pilgrimage to the Hong Kong tournament, the jewel in the crown of the World Rugby Sevens Series circuit – which showcases the shorter, faster and higher-octane version of the traditional 15-a-side game.
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Andrew McNicol, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
For the environment and shellfish enthusiasts, that’s a win-win.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
During the retrograde, astrology enthusiasts believe that communication, technology and travel is disrupted.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
This attention to detail creates experiences that keep critics and food enthusiasts coming back for more.
—Jill Barth, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Andrew McNicol, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
For the environment and shellfish enthusiasts, that’s a win-win.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
During the retrograde, astrology enthusiasts believe that communication, technology and travel is disrupted.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
This attention to detail creates experiences that keep critics and food enthusiasts coming back for more.
—Jill Barth, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiast
Noun
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That's just the type of news Scotch lovers need in these uncertain times.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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And cinemas aren’t just offering that kind of enhanced blockbuster experience to bring in crowds beyond die-hard movie lovers.—
William Earl,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Football fans love the idea of the clean break, the fresh start, and the new era that is unlike anything that has come before.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Friend mourns fellow sports fan, avid journalist After working for several years as a reporter for various publications, his friend said, Sharkey started his own media venture with the help of his longtime friend Snapp.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Psychologically, the fear of being a sucker is a distinctly aversive feeling.—
Tess Wilkinson-Ryan,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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My theory is that this sticky sucker is so tough to slice that the poor bakery employee said screw it.—
Martin Vassolo,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Basketball fanatics can catch games throughout the tournament on CBS, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, TBS, TNT and TruTV.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Sports fanatics have always rooted for their baseball squads on the road, headed to Las Vegas for a big fight or gotten friends together for a golf getaway.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The story was one aspect – a group of friends who encounter a family of cannibals, including the chainsaw-wielding maniac known as Leatherface.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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There is no saving the world, no genocidal maniac trying to conquer new realms.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Enthusiast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiast. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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