as in lovers
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 enthusiasts
The anticipation for this medieval drama has been building among history enthusiasts and fans of both lead actors.
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2025
Railway enthusiasts and amateur historians alike may also want to leisurely explore the town of Cass.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Beyond the capital, go for a swim in the Blue Lagoon on Comino, explore ancient temples like the megalithic Ħaġar Qim, which predates Stonehenge, or dive into shipwrecks and limestone caves favored by scuba enthusiasts.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Chocolate milk enthusiasts, get ready.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
As to how Corvette will maintain its legacy, Charley Robertson said showing up for the fans and enthusiasts is pivotal.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Zachary Liu is taking it one step further, developing a prototype for a formicarium (ant colony included) for more serious enthusiasts.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 19 Sep. 2025
Nearby, The Village of Baytowne Wharf has shopping, dining, and live entertainment, while Topsail Hill Preserve State Park attracts nature enthusiasts with its trails and coastal dune lakes.
—Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
To call it a car for retro enthusiasts would be an understatement.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2025
Railway enthusiasts and amateur historians alike may also want to leisurely explore the town of Cass.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Beyond the capital, go for a swim in the Blue Lagoon on Comino, explore ancient temples like the megalithic Ħaġar Qim, which predates Stonehenge, or dive into shipwrecks and limestone caves favored by scuba enthusiasts.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Chocolate milk enthusiasts, get ready.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
As to how Corvette will maintain its legacy, Charley Robertson said showing up for the fans and enthusiasts is pivotal.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Zachary Liu is taking it one step further, developing a prototype for a formicarium (ant colony included) for more serious enthusiasts.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 19 Sep. 2025
Nearby, The Village of Baytowne Wharf has shopping, dining, and live entertainment, while Topsail Hill Preserve State Park attracts nature enthusiasts with its trails and coastal dune lakes.
—Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
To call it a car for retro enthusiasts would be an understatement.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasts
Noun
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Two dachshund siblings who were separated for two weeks after one underwent surgery have melted the hearts of viewers online after a viral TikTok clip showed their emotional reunion, drawing tears from dog lovers around the world.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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In terms of pure design, the monochromatic swoop of fabric (wool, cashmere, or some blend of the two) swathed around your neck, that coordinates perfectly with your outerwear, is a siren call to streamlined style lovers who like their minimalism with a little wink.—
Kerry Pieri,
Vogue,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the first full week of training camp begins, there’s no hint of an answer to the question that most Wild fans have about the coming season and the half-dozen or so seasons to come after that.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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The willingness to do the little things that make a team tick are a big reason King is so fondly appreciated by the fans, too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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The little suckers will ingest this and die.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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“Enthusiasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasts. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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