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
Blackburn is trying to take advantage of this moment, converting the growing number of tennis enthusiasts into customers.
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Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
But savvy outdoor enthusiasts know there’s a series of equally impressive rock formations—with the same name, no less—tucked away in the Midwest.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
But the skeptics seemed far outnumbered by Steyer enthusiasts like Rob Kneen, an El Dorado Hills resident who liked the fact that Steyer’s campaign was largely self-funded.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
In navigating the minefield that is 20th century and contemporary art, some names represent bedrock-like solidity and maximum liquidity in a world driven by passionate enthusiasts who see investment as the cherry on top.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
But the area is popular with hiking and outdoor enthusiasts because of nearby Capitol Reef National Park, Canyonlands National Park and Fishlake National Forest.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Some of those people may be professional myrmecologists (scientists who specialize in the study of ants) and fourmiculture (ant-farming) enthusiasts.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2026
Backcountry enthusiasts should carry gauze, medical tape, and a wrap.
—Jayme Moye, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Weekly gathering of photography enthusiasts for hands-on learning, program speakers, contests, field trips, and sharing of photography expertise.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2026
Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
But savvy outdoor enthusiasts know there’s a series of equally impressive rock formations—with the same name, no less—tucked away in the Midwest.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
But the skeptics seemed far outnumbered by Steyer enthusiasts like Rob Kneen, an El Dorado Hills resident who liked the fact that Steyer’s campaign was largely self-funded.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
In navigating the minefield that is 20th century and contemporary art, some names represent bedrock-like solidity and maximum liquidity in a world driven by passionate enthusiasts who see investment as the cherry on top.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
But the area is popular with hiking and outdoor enthusiasts because of nearby Capitol Reef National Park, Canyonlands National Park and Fishlake National Forest.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Some of those people may be professional myrmecologists (scientists who specialize in the study of ants) and fourmiculture (ant-farming) enthusiasts.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2026
Backcountry enthusiasts should carry gauze, medical tape, and a wrap.
—Jayme Moye, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Weekly gathering of photography enthusiasts for hands-on learning, program speakers, contests, field trips, and sharing of photography expertise.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasts
Noun
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For the extreme chocolate lovers in your life, this cookie is their dream.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Many animal lovers have pet dogs or cats.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The fans, rightfully so, should always overreact.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The company estimates there are at least a million tennis fans who would pony up for its app and millions more casual fans who might watch for free or listen to a podcast.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Clip away suckers or small sprouts that are growing from the base of the tree.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Hindsight, alas, is for suckers and columnists.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The documentary rides an emotional seesaw, bouncing between moments of despair and elation during interviews dozens of AI fanatics and skeptics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Over a month later, Punch fanatics can now breathe a sigh of relief, as new videos have surfaced of him enjoying hugs and even hitching a ride on the back of one of his cohabitants.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enthusiasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasts. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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