1
as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
football fanatics are pretty much booked up for weekends from Labor Day to Super Bowl Sunday
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2
as in partisan
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause
once he joined the movement, he became a fanatic
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or fanatical
as in extreme
being very far from the center of public opinion
because of her fanatical views, her friends know better than to try to discuss the issues with her
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Recent Examples of fanatic
Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
The full set would make a great gift for the Wicked fanatic in your life (even if that Wicked fanatic is you).
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2024
Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
But everyone out in Oklahoma City — from the Uber driver to the folks at the hotel — everyone is a bit of a storm fanatic.
—Jordan Hoffman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2024
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Noun
Perfect for a fish fanatic or anyone looking to upgrade brunch.
—Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
The full set would make a great gift for the Wicked fanatic in your life (even if that Wicked fanatic is you).
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Sports fanatic and former athlete Jillian Hiscock was not having it any longer.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
But everyone out in Oklahoma City — from the Uber driver to the folks at the hotel — everyone is a bit of a storm fanatic.
—Jordan Hoffman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanatic
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The future outlook, unfortunately, is cloudy for lovers of the morning cup o’ Joe.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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While the 2024 Golden Vines pulled out all the stops for wine lovers who gathered from around the world, Miami is set to one-up one of the great wine weekends of the year.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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The city became a kind of parable of the strains that accompany a sudden influx of migrants, such as rising rents and longer wait times for medical and social services, making Springfield fodder for pro-Trump partisans who then used racist claims to bring it to a national audience.Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
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And Florida's Amendment 1 would make school board elections in the Sunshine State partisan.Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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The cartoonishly extreme and yet wholeheartedly relatable plot volleys back and forth between comedy and emotional turmoil.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In pagan and other pre-Christian traditions, legends arose of mythical beings who emerged during the long nights around the solstice to dole out more extreme punishments to those who weren't on their best behavior.Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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This song's costuming includes sunglasses and KISS OF LIFE has taken note that fans will bring out the accessory just for this performance.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The film currently holds a 41% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, while fans seemed to love the sequel much more, rating the movie at 81%.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Nosferatu cast battles rats, corpses and rabid dogs.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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While rabid Swift fans were excited about the coffee table book, The Eras Tour Book reviews did note a lot of typos slipped through the production process.Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The former tends to be more robust with a more noticeable palate weight, while the latter is lighter in style, the two approaches offer a diverse and fascinating tasting experience for spirits enthusiasts.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Conveniently, there’s an abundance of things to do just beyond the city limits, from nature trails for outdoor enthusiasts to vintage shops well-suited for the antique hunter.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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Zoom in: Vance is close with anti-ESG crusader and onetime presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 15 July 2024
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In videos, Prince is charming, goofy, a crusader for her causes.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Everything that was radical and interesting was going on, except inside the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, which was very old-fashioned, quite stale in its approach to things.Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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Kedar said that despite their radical roots, the opening indications were positive.Mick Krever, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Fanatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanatic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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