1
as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
football fanatics are pretty much booked up for weekends from Labor Day to Super Bowl Sunday
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2
as in partisan
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause
once he joined the movement, he became a fanatic
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variants
or fanatical
as in extreme
being very far from the center of public opinion
because of her fanatical views, her friends know better than to try to discuss the issues with her
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Recent Examples of fanatic
Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
There were painters, sewing fanatics, jewelry makers, paper artists, beaders, journal makers and more.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Constantine’s primary focus, if not fanatical preoccupation, from 1890 on was poetry.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Courier Journal contributing critic Marc Zakem opened his review of the show by noting how some of his friends turned into fanatics for Springsteen, willing to drive out to Cincinnati and Indianapolis to experience him live.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
There were painters, sewing fanatics, jewelry makers, paper artists, beaders, journal makers and more.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Autos: Robert Kinnison, 75, of Durand, Michigan, has been a car fanatic his entire life.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Constantine’s primary focus, if not fanatical preoccupation, from 1890 on was poetry.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanatic
Noun
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This is slightly digressive, but Tunde and his lover, early on in the novel, have this big argument in Lahaina, in Hawaii.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sonic lovers can add a personalized touch to their drink for a limited time at no cost.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Beloved by liberal partisans and loathed by their counterparts, Pelosi was one of the last engineers of an old-school political machine that could count votes better than anyone in a generation.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Critics will predictably argue that those two positions are inherently linked; on the opposite side of the political spectrum, oil and gas partisans could point to Gates’ essay as proof that climate hysteria was misguided all along and that fossil use should continue unimpeded.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The research team claims that their strategy offers a novel approach to developing high-performance cathodes capable of operating under extreme temperatures.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The scale runs from G1, minor, to G5, extreme.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There’s a Redwall vibe to the third installment, as fan-favorite rattkin Fern gets carried away on an impromptu adventure involving a chaos-goblin who holds a bounty tempting enough for all the ne’er-do-wells to try and collect on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a video obtained by the Sun, Perry also hinted at their connection while rejecting another mid-concert proposal from a fan.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That came a day after militants returned the remains of three Israeli hostages who had been taken to Gaza in the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, which started the devastating war.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Hamas had agreed per the ceasefire to hand over the remains of 28 dead hostages in exchange for the bodies of 360 Palestinian militants who were killed in the Gaza war.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Somehow, in honoring the group’s women, from the rageful housewife Margie (Betsy Aidem) to the radical author Celeste (Kristolyn Lloyd), Flood’s outpouring becomes a lament.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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Her work has been featured in retreats, leadership circles, and coaching programs, where she is celebrated for her emotional depth and ability to catalyze radical transformation.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The region’s beauty enthusiasts have increasingly embraced skin care-first routines, moving away from heavy makeup — a shift that aligns perfectly with Sorbé’s philosophy.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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With only forty units produced, the Divo appeals to enthusiasts who want extreme performance in a highly exclusive package.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Is Lee Raybon a righteous crusader for truth and justice or a dangerously delusional white savior?—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Austin’s disappearance transformed his mother, Debra, into a geopolitical crusader overnight.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Fanatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanatic. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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