faddist

noun

Definition of faddistnext
as in enthusiast

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  1. enthusiast
  2. lover
  3. devotee
  4. maniac
  5. fanatic
  6. junkie
  7. addict
  8. freak
Noun
  • And a diverse network of monarch enthusiasts, conservation efforts and landowners are anxious to see whether or how the federal government plans to protect the widespread monarch.
    Nathan Rott, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The price of Dogecoin surged dramatically, and crypto enthusiasts suddenly became interested in Dogecoin.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of enthusiast
Noun
  • After eight years of serving as a vibrant hub for coffee lovers, Irene’s will be closing on Nov. 24.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Here, a few suggestions for the art lovers on your list.
    Rima Suqi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of lover
Noun
  • Now the wife, who is 70 and a devotee of spas and facial rejuvenation, pities her fat husband.
    Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Lorne Balfe’s and Julian Nott’s sprightly musical score adds to the fun for Wallace & Gromit devotees everywhere.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of devotee
Noun
  • And finally, Matador is readying the next batch of catalog reissues from legendary psychedelic/psychotic maniacs Butthole Surfers.
    Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Similarly, gays in horror movies could just go camping with their friends — and worry about psycho killers who were just good old-fashioned horror-movie maniacs, instead of moralizing sin hunters or trans people made terrifying.
    Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 June 2024
Definition of maniac
Noun
  • Ritual Any wellness fanatics know that Ritual makes some of the best supplements in the game.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Perfect for a fish fanatic or anyone looking to upgrade brunch.
    Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of fanatic
Noun
  • The writer-director is more than a murder-mystery junkie.
    A.A. Dowd, Chron, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Kingsbury is a football junkie who’s going to walk away with great on-the-job experience and reportedly about $30 million after getting sacked with several years left on his contract.
    Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 10 Jan. 2023
Definition of junkie
Noun
  • John Sarkisian was a gambling addict who bet — then subsequently lost — his family’s business.
    Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
  • In Orange County, 76% of voters voted for Prop. 36 which will require judges warn hard drug dealers that they could be charged with murder if their drugs kill someone, will provide treatment to drug addicts, and allow prosecutors to file felonies on repeat thieves.
    Todd Spitzer, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of addict
Noun
  • What prompted the freak-out was Netflix’s warning that growth in the first part of 2022 would be slowing down — way down, as in nearly half of the 2021 Q1 growth.
    Vulture, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2022
  • The latest episode of the Fox first responder series saw a freak storm system wreak havoc at a carnival, particularly for a newly single dad, Trevor (Lucifer's D.B. Woodside), who had to be rescued by the 126 twice in one day.
    Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 25 Jan. 2023
Definition of freak
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