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
But most Diavel enthusiasts are moto weirdos who like their bikes to be one of a kind and fast as hell.
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New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2025
For outdoor enthusiasts, there’s a matching portable daybed.
—Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
For the dip enthusiasts, this is a hands-down crowdpleaser.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Stargazing enthusiasts should head to Torrey, Utah, located just outside Capitol Reef National Park, an International Dark Sky Park.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
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New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2025
For outdoor enthusiasts, there’s a matching portable daybed.
—Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
For the dip enthusiasts, this is a hands-down crowdpleaser.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Stargazing enthusiasts should head to Torrey, Utah, located just outside Capitol Reef National Park, an International Dark Sky Park.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiast
Noun
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There is, actually, another category of nail lovers that has emerged in recent years, and those are people who swear by temporary press-ons.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Four Seasons Napa Valley For wine lovers and those who love them, any time is a great time to visit Napa Valley.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The World Athletics website has live results and a full schedule for fans to keep up with.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This is part of a business model that has worked for TCU’s regular-season record, but increasingly frustrates fans who want to see a decent matchup in September.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After 2024 treatments, the state saw the impact mostly on carp and sucker fish, spokesperson Sydney Kennedy told the Statesman.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
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Train yourself to look for growth that should be removed, such as tomato suckers and low-growing tomato branches, excess dahlia foliage, and tangled thyme.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Filmmakers, actors, and film fanatics alike are already feeling the weight and impact of his absence.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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Fans can sign up to be seat fillers Good news, TV fanatics!—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Enthusiast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiast. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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