as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
many chocolate fanciers like their favorite confection without the addition of milk or a lot of sugar
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Recent Examples of fancier
Theater can flood the senses, dousing us in sights, sounds, vibrations — and maybe a whiff of Chanel No. 5 from a perfume fancier in a nearby seat.
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Celia Wren, Washington Post, 4 July 2024
There is a fancy laboratory in a cinder-block structure put up by volunteer reptile fanciers.
—Annie Proulx, The New Yorker, 30 June 2024
Such readings seem almost chilly enough to arouse recollections of winter, and perhaps to suggest that January might still lurk nearby, concealed in the shadows, ready to taunt and mock the fanciers of spring.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Among the pigeon fanciers in the country are doctors, academics, high-level military, police, intelligence service officers and engineers, The Post reported in 2019.
—Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024
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Celia Wren, Washington Post, 4 July 2024
There is a fancy laboratory in a cinder-block structure put up by volunteer reptile fanciers.
—Annie Proulx, The New Yorker, 30 June 2024
Such readings seem almost chilly enough to arouse recollections of winter, and perhaps to suggest that January might still lurk nearby, concealed in the shadows, ready to taunt and mock the fanciers of spring.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Among the pigeon fanciers in the country are doctors, academics, high-level military, police, intelligence service officers and engineers, The Post reported in 2019.
—Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fancier
Noun
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But through it all, he’s also been a lover of golf and has worked with Malbon Golf, Greyson and FootJoy.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Huge news for cottagecore lovers, vintage enthusiasts, and home cooks alike: The beloved Lenox Spice Village is finally back.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 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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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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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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By the 1980s and 1990s, Japanese sports cars had reached a golden age, offering enthusiasts a mix of affordability, performance, and innovation.—
Josh Max,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Fancier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fancier. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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