fancier
noun
fan·ci·er
ˈfan(t)-sē-ər 
1
: one that has a special liking or interest
2
: a person who breeds or grows a particular animal or plant for points of excellence
a pigeon fancier
Synonyms
Examples of fancier in a Sentence
many chocolate fanciers like their favorite confection without the addition of milk or a lot of sugar
Recent Examples on the Web
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.
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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
While pigeon fanciers maintain that the birds receive great care during training, animal rights groups and ethicists have long criticized the sport.
—Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2024
Get a little fancier with it and blend in some fruits and vegetables to really create a satisfying snack.
—Christine Byrne, Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2023
Aloodor Short-Sleeve V-Neck Dress With Pockets Want something a little fancier?
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2023
The Airstrait looks, more or less, like a typical flatiron, albeit wider and just, well, fancier.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 16 June 2023
Guests flocked and returned, spurning fancier, bigger hotels.
—Matina Stevis-Gridneff, New York Times, 16 June 2023
Besides showing off stellar canine specimens, the club also provides educational information and support to all dog fanciers.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2023
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
While pigeon fanciers maintain that the birds receive great care during training, animal rights groups and ethicists have long criticized the sport.
—Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2024
Get a little fancier with it and blend in some fruits and vegetables to really create a satisfying snack.
—Christine Byrne, Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2023
Aloodor Short-Sleeve V-Neck Dress With Pockets Want something a little fancier?
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2023
The Airstrait looks, more or less, like a typical flatiron, albeit wider and just, well, fancier.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 16 June 2023
Guests flocked and returned, spurning fancier, bigger hotels.
—Matina Stevis-Gridneff, New York Times, 16 June 2023
Besides showing off stellar canine specimens, the club also provides educational information and support to all dog fanciers.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2023
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fancier
noun
fan·ci·er
ˈfan(t)-sē-ər
: a person with a special liking or interest
a cat fancier
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