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 GranTurismo Folgore is a super-quick Italian sports car model made for driving enthusiasts.
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Whiskey enthusiasts will love Flaviar’s luxe advent calendar, which includes 24 whiskies from all over the world, including pours from Japan, Ireland, and Finland.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Inspired by true events that were investigated by paranormal enthusiasts Ed and Lorraine Warren, the movie centers around a family in a rural farmhouse who begin experiencing paranormal activity.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Thankfully, a small group of Pacific Northwest growers and enthusiasts has taken on the role of chicory evangelists, teaching chefs and consumers alike how to recognize and prepare puntarelle.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
This is no doubt one reason his work is so beloved among outdoors enthusiasts.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Haunted hotels in America are attracting ghost hunters and history enthusiasts nationwide.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Founded in 2001 by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger, Wikipedia has remained a nonprofit operation with free content fueled mainly by enthusiasts.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
Beer enthusiasts will want to keep their eyes peeled for more information on the upcoming Beer Club, which Berrier plans to launch in early November.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Whiskey enthusiasts will love Flaviar’s luxe advent calendar, which includes 24 whiskies from all over the world, including pours from Japan, Ireland, and Finland.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Inspired by true events that were investigated by paranormal enthusiasts Ed and Lorraine Warren, the movie centers around a family in a rural farmhouse who begin experiencing paranormal activity.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Thankfully, a small group of Pacific Northwest growers and enthusiasts has taken on the role of chicory evangelists, teaching chefs and consumers alike how to recognize and prepare puntarelle.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
This is no doubt one reason his work is so beloved among outdoors enthusiasts.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Haunted hotels in America are attracting ghost hunters and history enthusiasts nationwide.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Founded in 2001 by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger, Wikipedia has remained a nonprofit operation with free content fueled mainly by enthusiasts.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
Beer enthusiasts will want to keep their eyes peeled for more information on the upcoming Beer Club, which Berrier plans to launch in early November.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasts
Noun
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The festival has expanded its footprint by bringing the neighboring Scottsdale Stadium into the mix while targeting a broader mix of music lovers with a more eclectic assortment of acts.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Begent Art Ranch, owned by art lovers David and Molly Begent, has long served as the festival’s home.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Adoring fans wearing Dodger caps and jerseys and carrying signs screamed their approval as the buses went by.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Los Angeles — Thousands of fans lined the streets of downtown Los Angeles for a second year in a row to celebrate another Dodgers’ World Series victory.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Remove any canes that are crossing or rubbing against each other, as well as any suckers that have formed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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The same applies to suckers that a young tree may develop; they can be removed at any time.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Red Seat also operates CrimeCon, a convention for true crime and mystery fanatics.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Horror fanatics have considered III's qualities without writing a list of comparisons to the original.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Enthusiasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasts. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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