as in lovers
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
skiing enthusiasts can't wait for the first snowfall of the season
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Recent Examples of enthusiasts
The Midjourney company does not promote their device for routine screening of early cancers, although some online enthusiasts earnestly hope this will be the case soon.
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Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The mystery of her disappearance has drawn attention from true crime enthusiasts for years.
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Michael Loria,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
There’s a big difference between selecting a film to stream from your bed and getting out of the house, going to a store and talking about movies with a clerk and fellow film enthusiasts.
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Rotem Rozental,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Nothing has figured out a formula that keeps die-hard Android enthusiasts around the world lured in while also showcasing what's possible with a midrange processor that's tuned to play with the big leagues without costing as much.
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Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
In 2023, the park turned itself into a top destination for roller coaster enthusiasts with the debut of ArieForce One, a record-breaking steel roller coaster.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
And, as celebrations for America’s 250th birthday build momentum across the country, a new generation of tailors and history enthusiasts is discovering the creative challenges of reenacting as a serious pursuit.
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Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
The entrepreneur and businessman and the unnamed plane instructor had reportedly set off from the city of Rennes for La Baule on Friday afternoon for the Fly In La Baule meeting gathering light airplane enthusiasts.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
Even house-cleaning enthusiasts would agree that ease and efficiency are key to getting the job done.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The mystery of her disappearance has drawn attention from true crime enthusiasts for years.
—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
There’s a big difference between selecting a film to stream from your bed and getting out of the house, going to a store and talking about movies with a clerk and fellow film enthusiasts.
—
Rotem Rozental,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Nothing has figured out a formula that keeps die-hard Android enthusiasts around the world lured in while also showcasing what's possible with a midrange processor that's tuned to play with the big leagues without costing as much.
—
Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
In 2023, the park turned itself into a top destination for roller coaster enthusiasts with the debut of ArieForce One, a record-breaking steel roller coaster.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
And, as celebrations for America’s 250th birthday build momentum across the country, a new generation of tailors and history enthusiasts is discovering the creative challenges of reenacting as a serious pursuit.
—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
The entrepreneur and businessman and the unnamed plane instructor had reportedly set off from the city of Rennes for La Baule on Friday afternoon for the Fly In La Baule meeting gathering light airplane enthusiasts.
—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
Even house-cleaning enthusiasts would agree that ease and efficiency are key to getting the job done.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasts
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From artisan bakeries and farmers markets to homemade loaves bubbling on kitchen counters, sourdough has developed a devoted following among food lovers.
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Toni and Shakira appeared to be in trouble after one of the show’s most meta humiliation rituals, in which the group is treated to a showing of clips of themselves having private conversations about their castmates and lovers.
Noun
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Both groups of fans put on a good showing to wrap up the group-stage games, and all could be seen celebrating after each of the three goals from their country’s athletes.
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Every four years, fans pour into stadiums, sports bars and watch parties to cheer some of the world’s fittest athletes.
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If your perennials and annuals get long and leggy with few flowers, or your shrubs put out long suckers that shoot straight up, your plants are reaching for more sun.
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Removing excessive suckers can sometimes reduce overall yield, so pruning should be limited to removing diseased or damaged leaves, says Singh.
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For midcentury fanatics, look to Design Within Reach this week for up to 30% off thousands of icons, including these Rey dining chairs.
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Together, the band brings to life a mythic world of ancient heroes and villains, attracting an excited audience of headbangers and fantasy fanatics, many of whom show up in costume.
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“Enthusiasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasts. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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