as in fan
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
an enthusiastic lover of all kinds of team sports
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From the latest gaming consoles and 4K TVs with stunning visuals to sleek laptops for work or play, this guide has something for every tech lover.
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Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
The perfect gift for the wine lovers and entertainers in your life.
—Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Amid a euphoric gathering, the audience is introduced to young lovers, José Arcadio Buendía (Marco Antonio González) and Úrsula Iguarán (Susana Morales).
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Seven boxes of personal and professional correspondence including revealing letters with family members, ex-husbands, lovers, producers, agents, notable artistic and literary figures.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
The perfect gift for the wine lovers and entertainers in your life.
—Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Amid a euphoric gathering, the audience is introduced to young lovers, José Arcadio Buendía (Marco Antonio González) and Úrsula Iguarán (Susana Morales).
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Seven boxes of personal and professional correspondence including revealing letters with family members, ex-husbands, lovers, producers, agents, notable artistic and literary figures.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 11 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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Now fans line up at the small storefront, wrapping around the roughly 250-square-foot restaurant with bright yellow awnings and a walk-up window.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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But soon a handful of ghost visitors — including Carol Kane and David Johansen — scare this sucker straight.EW.com, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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So, don't be a financial sucker come 2025, and grab these deals from Allure editor-favorite brands—NuFace and Shark are just the beginning—while their prices are still low.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Nov. 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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So my interest was immediately piqued when online skin-care enthusiasts started boasting about the acne-clearing, pigment-fading powers of tretinoin.Jasmine Browley, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Clear Backpack Mini $68 $49 at Lululemon This clear backpack was made for the concert or festival fanatic on your list.Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Uncommon Goods Baseball Every Day Interactive Mug $28 at Uncommon Goods Baseball fanatics can boost their knowledge of their favorite sport with this interactive mug.Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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And finally, Matador is readying the next batch of catalog reissues from legendary psychedelic/psychotic maniacs Butthole Surfers.Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Similarly, gays in horror movies could just go camping with their friends — and worry about psycho killers who were just good old-fashioned horror-movie maniacs, instead of moralizing sin hunters or trans people made terrifying.Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 June 2024
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“Lover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lover. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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