enthusiasts

noun

plural of enthusiast
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 OnePlus has been a key Android brand for enthusiasts in the US and other regions, but the company has struggled to find a footing outside China and India. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026 There’s a big difference between selecting a film to stream from your bed and getting out of the house, going to a store and talking about movies with a clerk and fellow film enthusiasts. — Rotem Rozental, Fortune, 14 July 2026 Adventure Canada Adventure Canada sails to remote parts of the Arctic, including Canada and Greenland, and the company’s trips feature endless fodder for photo enthusiasts. — Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026 The venue hosted tournaments, lesson-seeking enthusiasts and other fans as part of a soft opening on July 11. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 International soccer enthusiasts have flocked to big brands from the area, often in large groups wearing their countries’ jerseys. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 Only a select handful of enthusiasts will get to own one, considering McMurtry intends to produce just one hundred units. — New Atlas, 11 July 2026 Mountain bike enthusiasts are working on making The Velomont, a multi-use trail that will span the length of Vermont, user-friendly for everyone. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 July 2026 These new whiskies target both casual consumers and enthusiasts alike. — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasts
  1. lovers
  2. fans
  3. suckers
  4. fanatics
Noun
  • Given how important human artistry and authenticity is to music lovers all over the world, these labels will provide an immediately understandable and easily scalable approach to transparency.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 July 2026
  • Topped with a pepperminty chocolate ganache and a crunchy layer of peppermint candy, these homemade brownies are perfect for mint lovers of all kinds.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
Definition of lovers
Noun
  • His stardom has only grown with each visit, winning him enamored fans around the world, and even a theme song.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • As the last Los Angeles FIFA World Cup event ended Friday, soccer fans were eating like locals and famous chains from the region were cashing in.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of fans
Noun
  • Interview ended with a tender reunion between Lestat and Louis, and audiences’ appetite for the sexy blood-suckers, arguably the hottest couple on TV, has only grown in anticipation of the latest installment of their story.
    — Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
  • Snip any side shoots and suckers that develop on the first 2 to 3 feet of the vine so the plant will focus its energy on a strong main vine and fruit, to grow more quickly.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Definition of suckers
Noun
  • For more than 40 years, the festival that began in 1979 drew an attendance of around 100,000 every year, with foodies, garlic fanatics and famous chefs coming from around the world.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • Because movies like both Rise and this new one are what make discerning horror fanatics cynical and ruin a franchise’s good name.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2026
Definition of fanatics

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