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also habitue
1
as in fan
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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as in patron
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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Recent Examples of habitué
Books Nora Ephron was a star writer, talk show habitue and media darling when magazines were everything and such a career was possible.
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Karen Heller, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
And the audio adaptation turns out to benefit not only from Daniels’s pitch-perfect delivery, but also from that of Rick Foucheux, who plays Sen. John McDowell, a jaded habitue of the political swamp.
—Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2020
But for anyone who’s not a weekend-midnights New Beverly habitue or even has only seen one or two, there’s the ineluctable appeal of great pop songs, well-belted — no Easter egg acknowledgement required.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2021
Sun Valley, Idaho, habitues such as Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Justin Timberlake and other celebs are a large part of the continuing glitterati factor in thi s resort town.
—Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2020
Expecting the slow but steady ramp-up of in-the-know habitues and farsighted home buyers to continue as more stylish businesses and artist communities settle there, Frey has decided to open her studio to the public.
—Leilani Marie Labong, SFChronicle.com, 26 June 2018
Warren Hinckle, San Francisco watering hole habitue, and basset hound Bentley belly up to the bar at the old Pipeline.
—Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Dec. 2017
Karen Heller, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
And the audio adaptation turns out to benefit not only from Daniels’s pitch-perfect delivery, but also from that of Rick Foucheux, who plays Sen. John McDowell, a jaded habitue of the political swamp.
—Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2020
But for anyone who’s not a weekend-midnights New Beverly habitue or even has only seen one or two, there’s the ineluctable appeal of great pop songs, well-belted — no Easter egg acknowledgement required.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2021
Sun Valley, Idaho, habitues such as Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Justin Timberlake and other celebs are a large part of the continuing glitterati factor in thi s resort town.
—Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2020
Expecting the slow but steady ramp-up of in-the-know habitues and farsighted home buyers to continue as more stylish businesses and artist communities settle there, Frey has decided to open her studio to the public.
—Leilani Marie Labong, SFChronicle.com, 26 June 2018
Warren Hinckle, San Francisco watering hole habitue, and basset hound Bentley belly up to the bar at the old Pipeline.
—Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitué
Noun
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Baseball cards have always been worth more as a collectors item for baseball fans IMO.—
Curtis Silver,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Lloyd Webber family credits McKnight with launching the composer’s official fan community, The Box Five Club (a reference to the Phantom’s seat of choice), which provides subscribers with early access to ticketing, as well as behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Authorities allege Brown fatally shot a bartender and three patrons inside The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Mont., around 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, PEOPLE previously reported.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The years-long dispute over noise between downtown Kissimmee residents who want sleep and bar owners and patrons who want music came to an end Tuesday when commissioners approved a stricter noise ordinance.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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The patrons were mainly local devotees at the moment; the parking lot was full of California license plates, along with one from Florida and one from Nevada.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
31 July 2025
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Millions of Backstreet Boys devotees would surely disagree.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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About 2,600 people, including representatives from more than 90 countries, attended a memorial event at Nagasaki Peace Park, where Mayor Shiro Suzuki and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba spoke, among other guests.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this week, Rapp revealed that the only role that would tempt her away from her unofficial acting hiatus would be a guest spot on her favorite TV show, Law & Order: SVU.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Car lovers, get ready to head up north to watch Corvettes compete for awards and parade across the Mighty Mac this weekend.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Today, Travelers Rest still lives up to its name, serving as a haven for nature lovers, food enthusiasts, and those seeking adventure.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This posed a challenge for Hera, which is indeed not currently close to any denizens of the asteroid belt.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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There is, to be sure, nothing good down this road for denizens of New York City.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The Santal, in South Asia, believed that witches (always female) copulated with spirit familiars and devoured the organs of children.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
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But before Guillermo leaves for good, Nandor offers him a seat in his coffin, which unexpectedly is revealed to be the secret entrance to the underground crime-fighting lair much to the former familiar's delight and surprise.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
17 Dec. 2024
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His life in restaurants has brought him close to every kind of person imaginable — from his staff to tourists to regulars to his longtime celebrity pals.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Mets brought in an everyday center fielder in Mullins; the Phillies and Padres acquired outfield regulars as well.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Habitué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitu%C3%A9. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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