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as in lovers
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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as in partisans
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause
once he joined the movement, he became a fanatic
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Recent Examples of fanatics
Red Seat also operates CrimeCon, a convention for true crime and mystery fanatics.
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Horror fanatics have considered III's qualities without writing a list of comparisons to the original.
—Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
In lieu of a living room refresh, these accent pieces deliver on serious style without breaking the bank (or the Crate & Barrel credit card for you brand fanatics).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
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
For fitness fanatics Impress the active one on your list with gifts that go the extra mile.
—Nora Colomer
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, 7 Oct. 2025
But the brand did want her for the launch, which includes four products for fans of the show (and skincare fanatics).
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
As steadfast as the Deadheads are, though, hardcore Metallica fanatics may be even more extreme.
—Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Horror fanatics have considered III's qualities without writing a list of comparisons to the original.
—Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
In lieu of a living room refresh, these accent pieces deliver on serious style without breaking the bank (or the Crate & Barrel credit card for you brand fanatics).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
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
For fitness fanatics Impress the active one on your list with gifts that go the extra mile.
—Nora Colomer
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, 7 Oct. 2025
But the brand did want her for the launch, which includes four products for fans of the show (and skincare fanatics).
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
As steadfast as the Deadheads are, though, hardcore Metallica fanatics may be even more extreme.
—Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanatics
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The festival has expanded its footprint by bringing the neighboring Scottsdale Stadium into the mix while targeting a broader mix of music lovers with a more eclectic assortment of acts.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Begent Art Ranch, owned by art lovers David and Molly Begent, has long served as the festival’s home.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Vice presidents used to embrace their role as national leaders who could calm passions rather than partisans who rub salt in every wound.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
19 Oct. 2025
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This question elicited markedly different responses among partisans.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
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Adoring fans wearing Dodger caps and jerseys and carrying signs screamed their approval as the buses went by.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Los Angeles — Thousands of fans lined the streets of downtown Los Angeles for a second year in a row to celebrate another Dodgers’ World Series victory.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Goldin’s remains, according to two Israeli sources, are likely held in Rafah in southern Gaza near an area where up to 200 Hamas militants are hiding in underground tunnels in territory occupied by Israeli forces.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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In 2010, while covering an event in Lara, a western state that has long been a government stronghold, he and several fellow journalists were ambushed by a mob of militants loyal to the regime.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Remove any canes that are crossing or rubbing against each other, as well as any suckers that have formed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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The same applies to suckers that a young tree may develop; they can be removed at any time.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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While the action-awareness gap isn’t lost on climate crusaders and corporate comptrollers alike, most climate solutions for reduction start with sentience—fashion included, and no, not just in trend forecasting.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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Today’s moral crusaders assume an elementary cause-and-effect relationship between books and readers.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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The GranTurismo Folgore is a super-quick Italian sports car model made for driving enthusiasts.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Whiskey enthusiasts will love Flaviar’s luxe advent calendar, which includes 24 whiskies from all over the world, including pours from Japan, Ireland, and Finland.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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But Latino political activists USA TODAY spoke with cautioned that voters who turn their back on Trump won’t necessarily embrace the Democratic Party.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The president’s office declined to comment on activists’ claims that the delay in vaccinations is a deliberate strategy intended to leave indigenous communities more vulnerable to the new coronavirus.—
Adriana Brasileiro,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Fanatics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanatics. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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