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
For hot air balloon enthusiasts, American is launching flights to Albuquerque International Sunport in New Mexico on Friday for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
No complex rear-wheel steering or complicated stability control required, unlike much heavier enthusiast fare on the market.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
The Shark CryoGlow Mask, however, combines that glow with cryotherapy, a treatment that still carries an air of mystery for the everyday self-care enthusiast.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Still, previous shutdown guidance from 2023 may offer clues for outdoor enthusiasts.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
No complex rear-wheel steering or complicated stability control required, unlike much heavier enthusiast fare on the market.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
The Shark CryoGlow Mask, however, combines that glow with cryotherapy, a treatment that still carries an air of mystery for the everyday self-care enthusiast.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Still, previous shutdown guidance from 2023 may offer clues for outdoor enthusiasts.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiast
Noun
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This cal is every candle lover’s dream.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Sep. 2025
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National Coffee Day is the perfect time buy a gift for the coffee lover in your life.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Since buying the property in 2013, Swift has drawn fans to Bay Street, the village's main drag of clothing boutiques and ice cream counters, all checklist items on the Swiftie itinerary.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Every time a player gets hurt, many players and fans across the league start calling on the NFL to make changes.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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The team in green silenced a sea of red and white with a sucker-punch of a goal from a set-play.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The piano pop legend is a sucker for things that go bling, but his latest pieces are not for the faint of heart.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
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As steadfast as the Deadheads are, though, hardcore Metallica fanatics may be even more extreme.—
Paul Liberatore,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Black Sheep Coffee plans to keep fueling the coffee fanatics in the South, too.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Enthusiast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiast. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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