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
History lovers should also make a stop at Fort Macon State Park on Atlantic Beach.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Walsingham was both Frizer’s master and Marlowe’s patron, though not, according to Nicholl, his lover.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Some of their interactions resemble those of lovers more than a mother and son.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
As most movie lovers know, checking in at the Bates proved unfortunate for Marion Crane, the character played by Janet Leigh in Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece Psycho.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Walsingham was both Frizer’s master and Marlowe’s patron, though not, according to Nicholl, his lover.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Some of their interactions resemble those of lovers more than a mother and son.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
As most movie lovers know, checking in at the Bates proved unfortunate for Marion Crane, the character played by Janet Leigh in Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece Psycho.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lover
Noun
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This is the same lineup, full of younger and mostly unproven players, that has kept the Rangers on the fringe of the wild card spot, a point of irritation among fans.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of her biggest, most vocal fans, Ariana Grande, presented the pop legend with the honor.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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Staff are horology enthusiasts who understand movement, casebacks, complexity, and provenance.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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These aftermarket ultra-high performance summer tires are an excellent choice for driving enthusiasts seeking to maximize grip in both dry and wet conditions (the fitment was 235/40R18—the factory stock size for the Civic Si).—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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He was rewarded with fame, fanatics, and a few awards.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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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.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Lover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lover. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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