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also habitues
1
as in fans
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
confirmed habitués of the theater, they support serious dramas as well as comedies and musicals
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2
as in patrons
someone who regularly spends time in a particular place
a confirmed habitué of the country club, she keeps tabs on who's having an affair
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Noun
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The fans, rightfully so, should always overreact.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026 -
The company estimates there are at least a million tennis fans who would pony up for its app and millions more casual fans who might watch for free or listen to a podcast.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the early hours of Sunday morning, as a bar in a busy nightlife district of Austin, Texas, prepared to close for the night, patrons and staff were startled by the sound of gunshots.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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So far, the series has been excellent, serving the dual purpose of entertaining patrons with high-quality displays, while at the same time giving Coloradans an opportunity to see some examples of how millions of dollars in public arts funding are being channeled into acquisitions.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Regular magic devotees such as myself will have seen all of his tricks before, in the raw sense, but his show is highly engaging nonetheless because of his ability to live in the moment and react in a live way to what is going on in the room.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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To be sure, many devotees tout the trend with a half-joking air.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Known for their decades of family ownership, loyal regulars and enduring recipes, these nostalgic spots showcase the heart of heritage dining in Arizona.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The two sides are working out terms related to artificial intelligence, streaming residuals, and health and pension funding — along with more obscure subjects like exclusivity windows for TV series regulars.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For the extreme chocolate lovers in your life, this cookie is their dream.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Many animal lovers have pet dogs or cats.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Only 40 guests were invited to the wedding, including John’s cousin Anthony Radziwill (who served as his best man); John’s sister, Caroline Kennedy (Carolyn’s matron of honour), and her husband, Edwin Schlossberg; and their kids, Jack (the ring bearer), Rose and Tatiana (both flower girls).—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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Both types of guests are no doubt drawn by the ultra-premium wellness offerings at the Guerlain Wellness Spa.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Since the Whitney Biennial was founded in 1932, art-world denizens and casual observers alike have relished the opportunity both to champion and excoriate the slates of artists put forward.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2026
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Lung created The Monsters universe and its dozen of denizens in 2015.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Swapping the weight of a gun for the promise of a camera, McKenzie captures city pigeons and rats as well as elusive panthers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The surveyors initially thought the sound was rats.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Habitués.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitu%C3%A9s. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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