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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
Watching these Eagles linebackers was a treat for football fanatics — and stunning for fans who’ve seen the Eagles linebackers for much of the past decade.
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Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Carried by yesterday’s muses and reinvented by today’s nail artists and manicure fanatics, this trend is set to become the leading beauty inspiration for the fall 2025 season.
—Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025
Sprung from a dirt lot in central Connecticut, it was built on the boundless energy of sports fanatics who doubled as employees, growing into a distinctly focused institution left alone to serve millions of fellow fans night and day and generate billions in profits.
—Laura Gentile, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Sherlock fanatics may recall that Cumberbatch’s interpretation of Baker Street’s greatest sleuth was blessed with hints of wicked humor sublimated under those manic, elementary deductions.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
In The Floor, 81 quiz fanatics face off in quiz duels on a giant LED floor divided into 81 equal squares, each representing its own field of knowledge.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Sling is simplifying streaming for sports fans, TV lovers and movie fanatics with its new Day, Weekend and Week Passes.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Rob Howard’s lifetime of learning and expertise is keeping vintage car fanatics very happy.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Carried by yesterday’s muses and reinvented by today’s nail artists and manicure fanatics, this trend is set to become the leading beauty inspiration for the fall 2025 season.
—Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025
Sprung from a dirt lot in central Connecticut, it was built on the boundless energy of sports fanatics who doubled as employees, growing into a distinctly focused institution left alone to serve millions of fellow fans night and day and generate billions in profits.
—Laura Gentile, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Sherlock fanatics may recall that Cumberbatch’s interpretation of Baker Street’s greatest sleuth was blessed with hints of wicked humor sublimated under those manic, elementary deductions.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
In The Floor, 81 quiz fanatics face off in quiz duels on a giant LED floor divided into 81 equal squares, each representing its own field of knowledge.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Sling is simplifying streaming for sports fans, TV lovers and movie fanatics with its new Day, Weekend and Week Passes.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Rob Howard’s lifetime of learning and expertise is keeping vintage car fanatics very happy.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanatics
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After a tumultuous and tearful enemies-to-lovers journey, brilliant scholarship student Ruby Hall (Harriet Herbig-Matten) and troubled but sensitive rich kid James Beaufort (Damian Hardung) finally gave in to their emotions (and passion) in the season 1 finale.—
Kristen Baldwin September 2,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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This last option is highly recommended for lemon lovers (which includes a lot of us); there are even a few lemon segments to liven this dish up.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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However, his approval has declined more noticeably among Republicans who do not identify as strong partisans and among GOP-leaning independents.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Even at its formative stage, Gavin’s plan is taking massive incoming fire from partisans across the political spectrum as well as nonpartisan good government groups.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
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Its 12, 15, and 18 year olds are staples among sherried Scotch fans, while older age statements — like the Grandeur series and now these new 30- and 40-Year-Olds — showcase just how far the style can go.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Positive Signs for the 49ers At the same time, there are reasons for 49ers fans to be encouraged after Sunday's win.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Lebanon was devastated by a year-long conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, triggered by the militia’s backing of Hamas after the Palestinian militants attacked Israel on October 7, 2023.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but has stated that its forces are fighting militants on the outskirts of Gaza City, destroying tunnels and militant infrastructure and seizing weapons.—
Emily Rose,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Cephalopods’ soft bodies sprout arms and bloom with suckers at these same splits.—
Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
28 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 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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It is comprised of meteorologists, researchers, storm chasers, the media and weather enthusiasts from around the world.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some enthusiasts are taking the trend a step further by painting, customizing, or even crafting their own butter dishes, turning a simple kitchen staple into a personal work of art.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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We will not be deterred by activists attempting to shield dangerous operators and cartels.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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While Kennedy is reportedly working to pack more anti-vaccine activists onto ACIP, the committee is scheduled to meet and discuss the COVID-19 vaccine on September 18 and 19.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Fanatics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanatics. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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