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
Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Where fans and fanatics are able to watch the skills, competitiveness and action drawing plays, leaving many people in disbelief and amazement right in their own home.
—Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Dahlia Scheindlin / Tel Aviv, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
Blues fanatic Roger Stolle moved from St. Louis to Clarksdale in 2002 with a vision of a community revived by its musical heritage.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The regrettable fact is that thanks to Trump, Milley may have less to worry about from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards than from some fanatic who takes the removal of his security detail as an invitation to kill him.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Where fans and fanatics are able to watch the skills, competitiveness and action drawing plays, leaving many people in disbelief and amazement right in their own home.
—Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
These partners include a fanatic coterie of ministers from the Religious Zionist and Jewish Power parties.
—Dahlia Scheindlin / Tel Aviv, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
Blues fanatic Roger Stolle moved from St. Louis to Clarksdale in 2002 with a vision of a community revived by its musical heritage.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanatic
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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These partisans, of course, will oppose commutation – but Polis still should grant it.—
Mike Davis,
The Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2025
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While partisans have made up their minds about Trump, independents may be taking a wait-and-see attitude.—
Susan Page,
USA TODAY,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Temperature Painting during extreme cold or extreme heat can compromise the paint.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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These conditions will lead to extreme fire behavior!—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On The Louisiana Derby Along with wagering on the biggest races at FanDuel Racing, horse racing fans can tune into FanDuelTV for live on-site coverage of the two major Derby preps at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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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
Adjective
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King’s 1981 book about a mother and son who get trapped in their car while protecting themselves from a rabid dog was first adapted for the screen in the 1983.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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The independent releasing strategy tied to another of Roth’s points of horror, the rabid fanbase.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With a 26% discount, this outdoor security camera is a must-have for serious security enthusiasts.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
25 Mar. 2025
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Oregon offers experiences for every taste, from wine and beer lovers to nature enthusiasts.—
Jackie Burrell,
The Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Move over, Batman — there’s a new caped crusader in town, and she’s got four legs, floppy ears and a heart of gold.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Too often over the past decade, news outlets have seen themselves as crusaders against the Trump administration and for activist government in general.—
Roger Ream,
National Review,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For those unfamiliar with the series, Severance is an Apple TV+ drama set in a near-future where employees undergo a radical procedure to split their memories between work and personal life.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Neptune was last in Aries from 1862-1875 which helped fuel radical reinvention through war, liberation, and spiritual awakening, seen in the U.S. Civil War, abolition, industrial expansion, and the rise of mystical movements.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Fanatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanatic. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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