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also habitue
1
as in fan
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
confirmed habitués of the theater, they support serious dramas as well as comedies and musicals
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as in patron
someone who regularly spends time in a particular place
a confirmed habitué of the country club, she keeps tabs on who's having an affair
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Recent Examples of habitué
Books Nora Ephron was a star writer, talk show habitue and media darling when magazines were everything and such a career was possible.
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Karen Heller, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
And the audio adaptation turns out to benefit not only from Daniels’s pitch-perfect delivery, but also from that of Rick Foucheux, who plays Sen. John McDowell, a jaded habitue of the political swamp.
—Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2020
But for anyone who’s not a weekend-midnights New Beverly habitue or even has only seen one or two, there’s the ineluctable appeal of great pop songs, well-belted — no Easter egg acknowledgement required.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2021
Sun Valley, Idaho, habitues such as Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Justin Timberlake and other celebs are a large part of the continuing glitterati factor in thi s resort town.
—Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2020
Expecting the slow but steady ramp-up of in-the-know habitues and farsighted home buyers to continue as more stylish businesses and artist communities settle there, Frey has decided to open her studio to the public.
—Leilani Marie Labong, SFChronicle.com, 26 June 2018
Warren Hinckle, San Francisco watering hole habitue, and basset hound Bentley belly up to the bar at the old Pipeline.
—Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Dec. 2017
Karen Heller, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
And the audio adaptation turns out to benefit not only from Daniels’s pitch-perfect delivery, but also from that of Rick Foucheux, who plays Sen. John McDowell, a jaded habitue of the political swamp.
—Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2020
But for anyone who’s not a weekend-midnights New Beverly habitue or even has only seen one or two, there’s the ineluctable appeal of great pop songs, well-belted — no Easter egg acknowledgement required.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2021
Sun Valley, Idaho, habitues such as Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Justin Timberlake and other celebs are a large part of the continuing glitterati factor in thi s resort town.
—Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2020
Expecting the slow but steady ramp-up of in-the-know habitues and farsighted home buyers to continue as more stylish businesses and artist communities settle there, Frey has decided to open her studio to the public.
—Leilani Marie Labong, SFChronicle.com, 26 June 2018
Warren Hinckle, San Francisco watering hole habitue, and basset hound Bentley belly up to the bar at the old Pipeline.
—Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitué
Noun
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After the fourth time of a positive fan interaction, Adell began to consider making the song available to the public.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sticky traps also may help knock down some types of fly populations in stables, says Gray. Use a fan.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Since many courses and clubs actually require patrons to wear collared shirts, spectators tend to follow this rule, too.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this year, Jack's teased the launch with a mouth-watering video on social media featuring the bowl's savory ingredients asking patrons to guess the new item.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the premier motorsport entity now has its zeitgeist captured in a book that should be required reading for neophytes and ardent devotees alike—Grands Prix: 75 Years of Formula One Racing.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2025
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But these weren’t just devotees of the cult TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.—
Zena Tsarfin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Amex’s On-Site Experience American Express is curating an interactive experience for card members and up to three of their guests to celebrate music.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The latter was my choice, a lively room that felt like an upscale butcher shop turned restaurant with as many locals as hotel guests.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Beverly ends up doing something he’s not done before — falling deeply for one of their patients/lovers, actress Claire (Geneviève Bujold).—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Cascada’s rendition replaces Reilly’s yearning with decidedly more bombast, but the ecstatic feeling of connecting with a lover – whether on an elevator, dancefloor or basketball court – remains at the center.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bruno Ganz, in an unforgettable performance, plays an angel who can hear the thoughts of the denizens of Berlin and decides to give up his immortality to join them.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Fragrance sales are riding high — and so, too, was the energy of the industry’s ever-expanding denizens at the annual Fragrance Foundation Awards luncheon on Tuesday.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But before Guillermo leaves for good, Nandor offers him a seat in his coffin, which unexpectedly is revealed to be the secret entrance to the underground crime-fighting lair much to the former familiar's delight and surprise.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
17 Dec. 2024
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The roaming vampire was hanging out in front of the movie theater with his human familiars, all fully armed and ready to throw down for their undead master.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
22 Mar. 2023
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Just after dawn Saturday on the Lexington Battle Green, militiamen, muskets in hand, took on a much larger army of British regulars.—
Hillel Italie and Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Returning characters such as Seema, Joy, and Giuseppe have been promoted to series regulars.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Habitué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitu%C3%A9. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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