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
That intense scarcity arouses a FOMO among very wealthy car lovers that allows Ferrari to charge prices like $250,000 for one of its entry-level cars, and $3 million for a hypercar like its F80.
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Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
The brazen heist a week ago shocked France and captivated art lovers worldwide.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Oct. 2025
After being wiped out in California for nearly a century, the gray wolf has been making a comeback in the state, in a change that's been celebrated by conservationists and wildlife lovers.
—NPR, 26 Oct. 2025
Fall in Los Angeles is a tricky time for fashion lovers.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2025
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Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
The brazen heist a week ago shocked France and captivated art lovers worldwide.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Oct. 2025
After being wiped out in California for nearly a century, the gray wolf has been making a comeback in the state, in a change that's been celebrated by conservationists and wildlife lovers.
—NPR, 26 Oct. 2025
Fall in Los Angeles is a tricky time for fashion lovers.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lover
Noun
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There’s a Redwall vibe to the third installment, as fan-favorite rattkin Fern gets carried away on an impromptu adventure involving a chaos-goblin who holds a bounty tempting enough for all the ne’er-do-wells to try and collect on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a video obtained by the Sun, Perry also hinted at their connection while rejecting another mid-concert proposal from a fan.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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What sort of a cinephile isn’t a sucker for movies about movies?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Inspired by true events that were investigated by paranormal enthusiasts Ed and Lorraine Warren, the movie centers around a family in a rural farmhouse who begin experiencing paranormal activity.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Thankfully, a small group of Pacific Northwest growers and enthusiasts has taken on the role of chicory evangelists, teaching chefs and consumers alike how to recognize and prepare puntarelle.—
Katie Parla,
Saveur,
30 Oct. 2025
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In lieu of a living room refresh, these accent pieces deliver on serious style without breaking the bank (or the Crate & Barrel credit card for you brand fanatics).—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Oct. 2025
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Courier Journal contributing critic Marc Zakem opened his review of the show by noting how some of his friends turned into fanatics for Springsteen, willing to drive out to Cincinnati and Indianapolis to experience him live.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Lover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lover. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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