as in lover
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 enthusiast
The house where Samuel and Tammy Machado lived, on land inherited from her father, a fireworks enthusiast, is gone.
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Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Wildlife enthusiasts find a different rhythm through AmaWaterways’ Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruises, one that trades itinerary sprinting for long, watchful hours on the water.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Secondly, many discerning skincare enthusiasts compare the product’s ingredients to the much pricier La Mer moisturizer.
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Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
24 June 2026
The rodeo will feature performances on Friday evening and two shows on Saturday, a move that reflects the growing popularity of the event among both longtime rodeo enthusiasts and first-time attendees.
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J.m. Banks
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Wildlife enthusiasts find a different rhythm through AmaWaterways’ Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruises, one that trades itinerary sprinting for long, watchful hours on the water.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Secondly, many discerning skincare enthusiasts compare the product’s ingredients to the much pricier La Mer moisturizer.
—
Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
24 June 2026
The rodeo will feature performances on Friday evening and two shows on Saturday, a move that reflects the growing popularity of the event among both longtime rodeo enthusiasts and first-time attendees.
—
J.m. Banks
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiast
Noun
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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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Some fans flew from Portugal to Miami to watch Ronaldo play in his 25th career World Cup match.
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One dog became the center of attention of Scottish fans who gathered in Boston for the World Cup.
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But Kiyoko is a sucker for a happy ending, and things tie up neater than the rest of the film might otherwise suggest.
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Removing the suckers encourages better air circulation and focuses the plant’s energy on producing fruit, says Singh.
Noun
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Never fear, San Antonio fanatics, there’s something in the auction for you, too.
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The revolutionary fanatics running the Islamic regime aren’t interested in the welfare of the Iranian public, who were mowed down by the thousands when protesters took the streets seeking freedom.
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“Enthusiast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiast. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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