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
Water enthusiasts can also enjoy boat racing, sailing, and even an overwater obstacle course.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Last Saturday was a big one for trainwreck enthusiasts.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
For outdoor enthusiasts For the adventurer on your list, these gifts bring the great outdoors even closer.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Every year, Halloween enthusiasts outdo themselves, and this year is no exception.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Last Saturday was a big one for trainwreck enthusiasts.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
For outdoor enthusiasts For the adventurer on your list, these gifts bring the great outdoors even closer.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Every year, Halloween enthusiasts outdo themselves, and this year is no exception.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiast
Noun
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Vaughan has also made his mark on primetime television, with roles such as the charming firefighter Dan Gordon on Charmed and Calvin Galston, the longtime, married lover of Nova Bordelon on Queen Sugar.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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The cable network recently went in search for the best spots for plant lovers in the United States — showcasing a single garden per state.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Grealish, no longer prone, headed, just like Moyes, to the South Stand and appeared to blow a kiss to adoring fans.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The paddock was filled with drivers and engineers working together while surrounded by fans watching closely.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Only a sucker would think the curtain close of the Eras Tour marked the end of Swift’s almighty reign in the pop sphere.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 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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His tale has become a proverb for any outdoor fanatic who, despite all of the proper planning and preparation, is undone by forces more powerful than him or herself.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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For fitness fanatics Impress the active one on your list with gifts that go the extra mile.—
Nora Colomer
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“Enthusiast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiast. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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