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adjective

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
Noun
Although Supernatural wrapped in 2020, fanatics of the series still have plenty to be excited about. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 13 Sep. 2025 But he is mentioned many, many times as a pair of LeBron fanatics – Clevelanders, like playwright Rajiv Joseph – build a deep friendship around LeBron and what his comings and goings mean them and to the community around them. David Lyman, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Constantine’s primary focus, if not fanatical preoccupation, from 1890 on was poetry. Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025 There is an almost mythical, fanatical connection between the Republic of Ireland and Leeds. Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fanatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanatic
Noun
  • This cal is every candle lover’s dream.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
  • National Coffee Day is the perfect time buy a gift for the coffee lover in your life.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Washington urged us to think as Americans first, not partisans.
    Janet Nguyen, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The cumulative effect is a Congress dominated by out-of-touch partisans more focused on tearing down the other side than governing and addressing the complicated problems facing citizens and the nation.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • However, these are very extreme cases.
    Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The warming temperatures have been linked to greater rain in hurricanes, longer droughts and more extreme rainfall events around the globe.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Since buying the property in 2013, Swift has drawn fans to Bay Street, the village's main drag of clothing boutiques and ice cream counters, all checklist items on the Swiftie itinerary.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Every time a player gets hurt, many players and fans across the league start calling on the NFL to make changes.
    Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The biographical drama, co-written by Costabile, Vittorio Moroni and Andriano Chiarelli, is based on Luigi Celeste’s memoir Non sarà sempre così about his youth as a far-right militant, living in the shadow of domestic violence with a criminal father.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Familia is based on Luigi Celeste’s biographical memoir about his youth as a far-right militant and about the legacy of his toxic, violent upbringing at the hands of his criminal father.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • But Bruce was also shielding the big man from the rabid autograph seekers.
    Jeff Chang September 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
  • During an appearance on This Past Weekend podcast, the Saturday Night Live alum spoke with host Theo Von about the ups and downs of fame, which includes the rabid response from fans that can change from praise to criticism at a moment's notice.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Aloe vera juice and apple cider vinegar might sound like an unlikely pairing, but some wellness enthusiasts swear by the combination to boost gut health, steady blood sugar, and even support weight loss.
    Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Why These Costumes Are a Must-Have For cleaning enthusiasts who want their favorite scrub buddy to join in on the holiday fun and for quirky Halloween fans alike, these costumes are whimsical and sure to spark plenty of laughs.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The white man in question is the show’s protagonist, Lee Raybon, an anticorruption crusader investigating a powerful family in his home city of Tulsa, Okla.
    Judy Berman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
  • But Lee is the kind of crusader who inspires more bemusement than admiration from those around him.
    Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025

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“Fanatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanatic. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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