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as in lunatic
a person judged to be legally or medically insane
they should permanently put away the maniac who is responsible for these kidnappings
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as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
I'm a maniac for anything flavored with peppermint
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Recent Examples of maniac
Not the fear of an actor out of her element, or the more mundane fear of a victim being chased around by an ax-wielding maniac.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 11 July 2024
David survives, Jack dies, and inspectors chalk the crime up to an errant maniac.
—EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
All that matters is the chainsaw-wielding maniac in front of me.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Where to watch: Disney+ 'Jaws' (1975) Change Halloween to the Fourth of July and a relentless maniac to a hungry shark, and Steven Spielberg's iconic blockbuster might as well be a seabound slasher.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 11 July 2024
David survives, Jack dies, and inspectors chalk the crime up to an errant maniac.
—EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
All that matters is the chainsaw-wielding maniac in front of me.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Where to watch: Disney+ 'Jaws' (1975) Change Halloween to the Fourth of July and a relentless maniac to a hungry shark, and Steven Spielberg's iconic blockbuster might as well be a seabound slasher.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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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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Or Austin Butler giving alabaster psychopath in Dune: Part Two.Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, this instinct goes both ways—psychopaths are similarly able to read others, most notably vulnerable targets.Gautam Mukunda, Forbes, 29 Oct. 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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During each three-night run, The Used will perform one of their first three albums in full each night, allowing fans to experience these iconic records in their entirety.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
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Market timing is a risky game and often a fool’s errand.Ron Insana, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Alexander felt that he had been played the fool — made to love a baby who wasn’t his to raise.Julia Whelan Krish Seenivasan Lance Neal, New York Times, 25 Nov. 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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Texturally, the series is best categorized as a psycho-thriller, but the design of the episodes is never redundant.WIRED, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2023
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Another summer, another hook-wielding psycho killer — and maybe some familiar faces too.Jessica Wang, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2023
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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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Hoka Women's Bondi 8 Running Shoes Hoka has famously become a favorite brand among travel enthusiasts.Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 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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“Maniac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maniac. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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