as in fan
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
an enthusiastic lover of all kinds of team sports
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Recent Examples of lover
Get ready—2026 is shaping up to be a big year for book lovers and movie fans alike.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Sushi lovers can look forward to premium sushi, nigiri and more than a dozen specialty rolls, according to an online menu.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
Bobby arrived at Woodside Animal Welfare Trust in February 2023, according to the BBC, and spent months waiting for a pet lover to take interest in him.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
To start the new year, Starbucks has a new winter menu which may appeal to lovers of caramel, pistachio and Dubai Chocolate.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Sushi lovers can look forward to premium sushi, nigiri and more than a dozen specialty rolls, according to an online menu.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
Bobby arrived at Woodside Animal Welfare Trust in February 2023, according to the BBC, and spent months waiting for a pet lover to take interest in him.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
To start the new year, Starbucks has a new winter menu which may appeal to lovers of caramel, pistachio and Dubai Chocolate.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lover
Noun
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That, combined with a decisive second-half performance, represented the good in Sunday’s matchup, the part that may give fans hope about a return trip to the NCAA Tournament.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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When Posa slammed Washington quarterback Demond Williams to the ground for a game-clincher on fourth-and-6, some 70,000 fans erupted as if thawed from a long freeze.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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As the humpback plunges back below the surface the remoras, also known as sucker fish, return to the whale, sticking their landings with the timing and precision of Olympic gymnasts.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 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 region’s beauty enthusiasts have increasingly embraced skin care-first routines, moving away from heavy makeup — a shift that aligns perfectly with Sorbé’s philosophy.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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With only forty units produced, the Divo appeals to enthusiasts who want extreme performance in a highly exclusive package.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Disney and Lucasfilm really went all out with this one, and Star Wars fanatics who aren’t strict purists won't find a better box set right now.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
28 Dec. 2025
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Virginia's capital city has something for every type of traveler—from history lovers and art fanatics to foodies and outdoorsy types.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Dec. 2025
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And Knueppel, the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, already has an admirer in Carlisle.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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The curator adds that Anderson became an admirer of the late American artist’s oeuvre after visiting an exhibition of his famed shadow boxes at the Menil Collection, in Anderson’s native Houston, in the late 1990s.—
Stephanie Sporn,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Lover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lover. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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