faddists

noun

plural of faddist
as in enthusiasts

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  1. enthusiasts
  2. lovers
  3. devotees
  4. fanciers
  5. aficionados
  6. nuts
  7. junkies
  8. addicts
Noun
  • Some car enthusiasts, like those who race and collect cars, also opposed the change.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Lately, TikTokers and skin-care enthusiasts are making the case for using tretinoin with azelaic acid, a multitasking ingredient that can help address discoloration, redness—and even offset some of the irritation tretinoin can cause.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Allure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of enthusiasts
Noun
  • Art lovers and newer aficionados will appreciate learning more about the artists, the art, and how they were created.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Wayfarer Tavern, which opened in 2025, has already achieved legendary status among Greater Cincinnati pizza lovers.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of lovers
Noun
  • She was inspired to make the move after attending a recent fan convention and understanding what these keepsakes mean to the devotees who bring them home.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Thousands of those Disney devotees packed the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center last weekend to attend the company’s D23 fan event, where nary a non-Disney costume or t-shirt was in sight.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of devotees
Noun
  • Local breeders, known as fanciers, would release their birds far from home and measure the time and distance covered to return.
    — Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Famous people were frequently asked to be judges, to lend cachet to the events—novelists Émile Zola and Pierre Loti were two of them (both writers were cat-fanciers, so were well qualified to be judges).
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
Definition of fanciers
Noun
  • The book was updated many times over the years, serving as an essential resource for music aficionados long before the internet.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But true aficionados should make a reservation for The Journey, a tasting menu experience of just desserts that takes place every Thursday night.
    — Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of aficionados
Noun
  • Most protein-rich plant foods, such as most beans, nuts and rice, are low in one or more essential amino acids.
    — Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Beans and lentils provide fiber, while tofu, nuts, and fatty fish provide unsaturated fats.
    — Lindsey DeSoto, HEALTH, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of nuts
Noun
  • The company’s goal is to appeal to history buffs and live music junkies alike.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This is the ultimate park for adrenaline junkies, though there’s plenty for little ones to do, like splash around in the Serpent’s Pool, an expansive indoor kiddie area with two slides and other fun features.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of junkies
Noun
  • Many ex-addicts turn to religion, exchanging one inflexible code for another; John’s own post-heroin spiritual exercises were omnivorous.
    — Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Most of the dealers and suppliers who worked with Brun were addicts themselves, feeding an island ravaged by meth addiction since the 1980s.
    — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of addicts
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“Faddists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faddists. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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