admirer

noun

Definition of admirernext
1
as in lover

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2
as in fan

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Recent Examples of admirer For Brooks, that education can turn an admirer into a collector—and eventually a steward. — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Brown is a longtime admirer of Buffett; in 2024, Zac Brown Band performed as part of the Jimmy Buffett tribute concert at the Hollywood Bowl. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026 The same cannot be said about Mira Sorvino, who’s a longtime admirer of the late star and played the version of Monroe the world knows best in Norma Jean & Marilyn. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 29 July 2026 Alejandro Garnacho’s move in the opposite direction, on an initial season-long loan with a conditional obligation to buy, stemmed from talks between the two clubs, with Emery a long-standing admirer of the Argentine forward. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Hutton, who grew up in Europe—in Paris, London, and Monte Carlo—was a great admirer of the queen and even owned some of the furniture from the Palace of Versailles. — Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 20 July 2026 Also, as an admirer of redwoods, Preston liked Calaveras Big Trees State Park. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 Le Pen had stepped down as National Rally president in 2021 to focus on the presidential race, handing the role down to Jordan Bardella, the party’s current leader and a longtime admirer of his former boss. — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 7 July 2026 Tardieu, who has long counted himself an admirer of Brazil scored in the match and initially struggled to process the feat. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admirer
  1. lover
  2. fan
  3. beloved
  4. devotee
  5. girlfriend
  6. enthusiast
  7. boyfriend
  8. worshipper
Noun
  • Art lovers and newer aficionados will appreciate learning more about the artists, the art, and how they were created.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Coffee lovers who appreciate a deep and strong cup of Joe may especially enjoy brewing coffee with a percolator.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of lover
Noun
  • Hickey surrendered three guns, a bow, blinds, decoys, 115 pounds of turkey meat and 47 turkey fans.
    — Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The scrutiny at the club is like no other, the media attention can be smothering and the level expected from fans is so high.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of fan
Noun
  • As the neighborhood continues to evolve, the current sign - while beloved - is outdated and is being removed as part of broader updates by the billboard owner to modernize the space.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Travis jumped in on his turn on stage with his beloved on her Eras tours.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Definition of beloved
Noun
  • Thousands of those Disney devotees packed the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center last weekend to attend the company’s D23 fan event, where nary a non-Disney costume or t-shirt was in sight.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In the same period, Jacobs was a devotee of Alessandro Michele’s Gucci.
    — Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of devotee
Noun
  • Recently, a New Bedford police officer was accused of misusing Flock camera data to keep tabs on her ex-girlfriend.
    — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Off the red carpet, Elordi has been enjoying his time in London with rumored girlfriend Kendall Jenner.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of girlfriend
Noun
  • Unfortunately for American enthusiasts, this award-winning £59 expression was a UK-exclusive release for the annual Campbeltown Malts Festival.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The collaboration also introduces a fresh position by which enthusiasts can appreciate the super sports car company.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of enthusiast
Noun
  • Back in her hometown and involved once again with her family’s chocolate business, Linda reunites with her former boyfriend and, amid the traditions of Christmas in Gramado, rediscovers the possibility of opening her heart to love.
    — Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In the video, her boyfriend Justin Trudeau was seen kissing her backstage.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of boyfriend
Noun
  • Before the service began, a worshiper read aloud the names of some 200 parishioners who perished.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The fire caused extensive damage to the synagogue and a worshipper sustained minor injuries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 June 2026
Definition of worshipper

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