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 book and now the film center on young aviation enthusiast Jeff (who’s played here by Clark Shotwell) and his mother (Kelly Eviston-Quinnett).
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
Combined with strong schools and more available housing, Buckeye is especially attractive to families and outdoor enthusiasts looking for space without sacrificing amenities.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The launch is more than 11 hours away, but space enthusiasts were already camped out this morning in anticipation.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Similarly, the warmer temperatures have compelled outdoor enthusiasts to hit the trails, increasing the odds of a run-in with the serpents.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
Combined with strong schools and more available housing, Buckeye is especially attractive to families and outdoor enthusiasts looking for space without sacrificing amenities.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The launch is more than 11 hours away, but space enthusiasts were already camped out this morning in anticipation.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Similarly, the warmer temperatures have compelled outdoor enthusiasts to hit the trails, increasing the odds of a run-in with the serpents.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiast
Noun
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The Granville Suite, once military reception rooms, is named after Christine Granville, rumored lover of Ian Fleming and apparently Churchill’s favorite spy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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While the storm is looming, there are new glimmers of possibility—friends can become lovers, strangers can become friends on the subway, the supermarket aisles are charged with meaning.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Angels fans certainly remember Adell knocking a ball over the fence in Texas during his rookie season, for a rare four-base error.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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This time, though, not even the fans were misled.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Scanning electron microscopy revealed that the tip of the hectocotylus is covered in small sucker cups that are structurally identical to the sensory suckers on their regular hunting arms.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The worst part though, is all the suckers kept coming up from the pear roots.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said radical religious fanatics leading Iran can’t be trusted with a nuclear weapon after attacking embassies and hotels during the war.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Attention discounted shoe shopping fanatics.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Enthusiast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiast. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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