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admirer

noun

Definition of admirer

as in lover

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as in fan

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Recent Examples of admirer Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is a long-time admirer, believing Alvarez is one of the few forwards who would really improve their attack. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Swift has long be an open admirer of the trailblazing Parton. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 Fujino, a gifted artist and aspiring manga artist, meets Kymoto, a shy admirer of her work. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 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 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

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Noun

This year, there’s something for nearly every interest, from cheese lovers and bookworms to crafty adults and puzzle enthusiasts.

— Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
This is our introduction to He and She, two clownish, pugilistic lovers who are locked in a war of words, even as a literal war rages outside.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of lover

Noun

The successor stadium is significantly larger—by over a half-a-million square feet—than what existed before while accommodating only 35,000 fans, a 26% reduction from the old stadium and, by far, the smallest capacity in the Big Ten.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Due to an overwhelming response on Day 1 that prevented many fans from casting ballots in the first round, Day 1 voting will continue to September 23.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of fan

Noun

Leaving a beloved may mean leaving the worst of oneself behind.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of beloved

Noun

The tufts on Gonzo’s head have always been called feathers rather than hair, and his longtime girlfriend, Camilla, is a chicken.

— Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026
In the meantime, John's girlfriend Kim Sayers (Megan Ward) has started working for First Lady Jackie Kennedy, but is soon implanted by one of the Hive's spider-like Ganglions.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of girlfriend

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The movie’s antihero, Doug (Will Brill), is a middle school theater teacher plotting his revenge against his ex-girlfriend Abigail (Gillian Jacobs), also a teacher — and her new boyfriend, the more charming Principal Brady (Rob Lowe).

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Her father, Skip Panettiere, is on the guest list as are a handful of Hollywood heavyweights and celebrities, though her mom, Lesley Vogel, her former boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were not invited, per TMZ.

— Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

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