enthusiast
noun
en·thu·si·ast
in-ˈthü-zē-ˌast 
-əst,
en-,
also -ˈthyü-
: a person filled with enthusiasm: such as
a
: one who is ardently attached to a cause, object, or pursuit
a sports car enthusiast
b
: one who tends to become ardently absorbed in an interest
Synonyms
Examples of enthusiast in a Sentence
skiing enthusiasts can't wait for the first snowfall of the season
Recent Examples on the Web
Some engineers and top auto executives are beginning to question the superiority of electric sports cars, which have become a contentious topic among enthusiasts.
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Morgan Korn, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2024
Florida, known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant cities, also has a rich cultural scene that beckons art enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
Regardless of the exact origins, fascination with Rolex Reference 6263 went from a marginal enthusiast interest to something like horological mania after 2017’s auction.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Ukrainian entrepreneurs are building more and bigger drones, and in a uniquely anarchic way, supporting the military by going around a Ministry of Defense that is still too slow for a bunch of crowdfunded engineers, investment bankers, and enthusiasts.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
Gua sha, a traditional Chinese face-scraping tool, has become a beauty routine staple for influencers and beauty enthusiasts alike.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024
While cities brace for traffic, schools brace for absences and space enthusiasts are planning parties, the glasses that enable safe viewing of the eclipse have become something of a hot commodity.
—The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
All plant and flower enthusiasts are welcome to participate.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
The company has been providing high-quality supplements to athletes, casual workout enthusiasts, and everyday people for decades.
—Alyssa Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Morgan Korn, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2024
Florida, known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant cities, also has a rich cultural scene that beckons art enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
Regardless of the exact origins, fascination with Rolex Reference 6263 went from a marginal enthusiast interest to something like horological mania after 2017’s auction.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Ukrainian entrepreneurs are building more and bigger drones, and in a uniquely anarchic way, supporting the military by going around a Ministry of Defense that is still too slow for a bunch of crowdfunded engineers, investment bankers, and enthusiasts.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
Gua sha, a traditional Chinese face-scraping tool, has become a beauty routine staple for influencers and beauty enthusiasts alike.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024
While cities brace for traffic, schools brace for absences and space enthusiasts are planning parties, the glasses that enable safe viewing of the eclipse have become something of a hot commodity.
—The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
All plant and flower enthusiasts are welcome to participate.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
The company has been providing high-quality supplements to athletes, casual workout enthusiasts, and everyday people for decades.
—Alyssa Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Enthusiast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enthusiast. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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enthusiast
noun
en·thu·si·ast
in-ˈth(y)ü-zē-ˌast
-əst
: a person filled with enthusiasm
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