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
Doug DeMuro is an author and YouTuber who has amassed millions of subscribers by producing automotive enthusiast content.
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The event, which was launched in New York by a group of 300 bagel enthusiasts in 2019, is expected to attract up to 1,000 attendees and bring together top bagel makers, plus live demos, panel discussions, competitions and of course bagel and schmear sampling.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Janelle Hanna, circular fashion consultant, denim specialist, and founder of White Weft, shares the expert insights and practical guidance, offering inspiration and know-how to DIY enthusiasts and aspiring upcyclers alike.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Fitness enthusiasts will also appreciate the nearby nature trails at Honeymoon Island State Park or Caladesi Island State Park.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The event, which was launched in New York by a group of 300 bagel enthusiasts in 2019, is expected to attract up to 1,000 attendees and bring together top bagel makers, plus live demos, panel discussions, competitions and of course bagel and schmear sampling.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Janelle Hanna, circular fashion consultant, denim specialist, and founder of White Weft, shares the expert insights and practical guidance, offering inspiration and know-how to DIY enthusiasts and aspiring upcyclers alike.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Fitness enthusiasts will also appreciate the nearby nature trails at Honeymoon Island State Park or Caladesi Island State Park.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiast
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Picture a waterfront bustling with bobbing fishing boats and the air tinged with the scent of fresh seafood, as San Hing Praya Street and Pak She Praya Road dish out alfresco dining scenes straight out of a sunset lover's dream.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Under a sprawling white tent on Miami Beach, thousands of food lovers gathered Saturday to eat, drink and celebrate in style.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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If a healthy player sits, the millionaires are fine and the fans get screwed.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Back in frigid Chicago, fans from both sides of town could take solace in the fact that baseball games will be played from now until at least the end of September, maybe longer.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Pisces are suckers for anything romantic.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Why to Prune Viburnums Viburnums seldom need pruning other than to remove damaged, diseased, and dead branches, or sucker shoots that grow straight up from the roots but don’t flower.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Runs also tend to draw as many running fanatics as music fans, bringing a new demographic into each artist’s orbit.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the crowds of pastry fanatics and Maxime Frédéric fans descend on the weekends.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Enthusiast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiast. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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