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 Joan Didion, the mistress of concision and a Hemingway admirer, began her career writing captions and sidebars to fit around pictures in women’s magazines. — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admirer
  1. lover
  2. fan
  3. beloved
  4. devotee
  5. girlfriend
  6. enthusiast
  7. boyfriend
  8. worshipper
Noun
  • The supporting cast is well stocked with character actors who bring humor and pathos to this gaggle of spouses, friends, lovers and bootleggers.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Orr’s trail repairs come at a time when outdoors lovers are feeling particularly protective of public lands.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of lover
Noun
  • As the camera focused on a star player making a touchdown or a slam dunk, the faces of the fans behind them would coalesce into a colorful, murky abstraction.
    — Ryan Sullivan, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Hathaway, a New York City native and lifelong Knicks fan, was jokingly credited for their change in fortune by yours truly and a host of others.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of fan
Noun
  • But Leigh continued to hold out hope that her beloved would return, sounding much like Scarlett O’Hara.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Leaving a beloved may mean leaving the worst of oneself behind.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of beloved
Noun
  • Today the public's appetite for true crime – from TV shows and podcasts to the big screen – has never been bigger, as devotees of the genre even spend their time trying to solve crimes.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • For medi-spa devotees, dermal fillers and skin-tightening treatments are available, too.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of devotee
Noun
  • The allegations against Ross in the affidavit appear to align with claims his ex-girlfriend shared earlier this week.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Last week, Ross’ former girlfriend publicly accused him on social media of abusing her during their relationship.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of girlfriend
Noun
  • And in the training category, the latest shoe releases including Dropset 4 and Adizero Dropset Pro appear to attract a new cohort based of Hyrox and hybrid training enthusiasts.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of enthusiast
Noun
  • After Carolina went to school, her boyfriend’s mom came and got the baby.
    — Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Jury lists were sealed for both the 2024 mistrial and 2025 retrial of Karen Read, who was ultimately acquitted of charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter after her boyfriend died.
    — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 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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