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Recent Examples of admirer
Simon, not coincidentally, is also an admirer of Patton, at least from afar.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Four years ago, a longtime admirer of Morris’s, Paul Clements, produced a workman-like survey of the travel writer’s life and oeuvre; now Wheeler comes forth with a much deeper and more questioning look at an author who could seem at home everywhere, yet remain a stranger in her own household.
—Pico Iyer, Air Mail, 2 May 2026
In February 2025 — a few weeks after Lind was attacked a second time, fatally, by an admirer of LaSota’s named Maximilian Snyder — LaSota was arrested, along with Zajko and Blank, in Maryland.
—Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
The actress' turn to OnlyFans recontextualizes Elizabeth's partially nude role in the 1999 raunchy teen comedy, as Nadia is recorded via webcam by hapless admirer Jim (Jason Biggs), without her knowledge, in an encounter that spirals into live spectacle.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Plaza, 41, is a longtime admirer of the Hairspray writer-director.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Still, Altman remained an admirer and decided to film the production with the original cast.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Murphy is an admirer of Witt, too.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Prue told George that Dawn Allenby was in high spirits because an admirer had sent her flowers.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Four years ago, a longtime admirer of Morris’s, Paul Clements, produced a workman-like survey of the travel writer’s life and oeuvre; now Wheeler comes forth with a much deeper and more questioning look at an author who could seem at home everywhere, yet remain a stranger in her own household.
—Pico Iyer, Air Mail, 2 May 2026
In February 2025 — a few weeks after Lind was attacked a second time, fatally, by an admirer of LaSota’s named Maximilian Snyder — LaSota was arrested, along with Zajko and Blank, in Maryland.
—Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
The actress' turn to OnlyFans recontextualizes Elizabeth's partially nude role in the 1999 raunchy teen comedy, as Nadia is recorded via webcam by hapless admirer Jim (Jason Biggs), without her knowledge, in an encounter that spirals into live spectacle.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Plaza, 41, is a longtime admirer of the Hairspray writer-director.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Still, Altman remained an admirer and decided to film the production with the original cast.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Murphy is an admirer of Witt, too.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Prue told George that Dawn Allenby was in high spirits because an admirer had sent her flowers.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admirer
Noun
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History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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In addition to being sun lovers, many of the species on this list are heat- and drought-tolerant.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Miles nearly sent the 10,821 fans home happy.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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And yet the city is filled with fans of the New York Knicks.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Miller also strategically employs the Pietà in his Confederate Women’s Monument, turning to Michelangelo’s later Depositional group from the Pietà Bandini, in which the dead Christ is not draped on Mary’s lap and knees but undulates across the bodies of his earthbound beloveds.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
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But who, in this case, is the beloved?—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Luckily, market devotees do not have to say goodbye to the South Main grocery store.—
Ella Gonzales
May 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Savala’s devotees included a pastor from Waco who brought his own sons, ages 11 and 12 at the time, to Savala’s home beginning in 2021.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
Noun
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That means his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, is likely to be gracing the Met Gala event solo.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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The plot centers on Li Weiyang, a man struggling to secure compensation for his girlfriend’s medical treatment after a motorcycle accident leaves her without her front teeth.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Aether enthusiasts contorted themselves in knots attempting to explain this null result while still saving the notion of the aether itself.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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Art enthusiasts can order a kombucha ($7) or a pot of tea ($10) while working on projects.—
Kat Tran
May 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The boyfriend didn't stick, but her love of flying endures.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Broadway's The Rocky Horror Show star Luke Evans and boyfriend Fran Tomas celebrate the show's opening night at an afterparty on April 23 in New York City.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The fire caused widespread damage and injured one worshipper.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
14 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Admirer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admirer. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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