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
Fowler's character, Randall, gets involved in the group of true crime enthusiasts when he's promoted to the position of head doorman at the Arconia after Lester's death.
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Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Henry is a serial stiff arm enthusiast, so rather than leading with his body, Strong waited for Henry to make a move and then swatted Henry’s arm away.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The shoppers and history buffs of the pack will enjoy Vienna, while the outdoor enthusiasts can explore Salzburg and Innsbruck.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Completed in 2010, the 46,000-square-foot building was named after philanthropists and avid art enthusiasts Eli and Edythe Broad, who have amassed a wealth of contemporary and postwar art during four decades of collecting.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
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Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Henry is a serial stiff arm enthusiast, so rather than leading with his body, Strong waited for Henry to make a move and then swatted Henry’s arm away.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The shoppers and history buffs of the pack will enjoy Vienna, while the outdoor enthusiasts can explore Salzburg and Innsbruck.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Completed in 2010, the 46,000-square-foot building was named after philanthropists and avid art enthusiasts Eli and Edythe Broad, who have amassed a wealth of contemporary and postwar art during four decades of collecting.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiast
Noun
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Monteverde’s cloud forest is a haven for nature lovers, with canopy walks and wildlife encounters that will delight young and old alike.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Last March, Mariah The Scientist allegedly came to blows with Young Thug’s former lover, Cleopatra Dues, at an Atlanta lounge.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is the same lineup, full of younger and mostly unproven players, that has kept the Rangers on the fringe of the wild card spot, a point of irritation among fans.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of her biggest, most vocal fans, Ariana Grande, presented the pop legend with the honor.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cephalopods’ soft bodies sprout arms and bloom with suckers at these same splits.—
Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
28 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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He was rewarded with fame, fanatics, and a few awards.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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Watching these Eagles linebackers was a treat for football fanatics — and stunning for fans who’ve seen the Eagles linebackers for much of the past decade.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Enthusiast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiast. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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