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
We, European cinema professionals and citizens – all cinema lovers – call upon the European Commission, European Parliament and Member States to future-proof the success and integrity of the vital and precious MEDIA programme and reinforce its resources.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
For instance, a skincare enthusiast might see a livestream about the latest serums, while a fragrance lover is directed toward a Rollerballs & Travel Size event.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Such moments highlighted the pair’s commendable journey from lovers, to exes, to lifelong friends and collaborators.
—Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
See’s lovers are invited to meet the CEO, nibble on candy and share their See’s memories and stories of their favorite pieces.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
For instance, a skincare enthusiast might see a livestream about the latest serums, while a fragrance lover is directed toward a Rollerballs & Travel Size event.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Such moments highlighted the pair’s commendable journey from lovers, to exes, to lifelong friends and collaborators.
—Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
See’s lovers are invited to meet the CEO, nibble on candy and share their See’s memories and stories of their favorite pieces.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lover
Noun
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Miles nearly sent the 10,821 fans home happy.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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And yet the city is filled with fans of the New York Knicks.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The flies are blood-suckers, like mosquitos, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.—
Eva Flowe
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Brunson is a sucker for learning, a sucker for details.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Aether enthusiasts contorted themselves in knots attempting to explain this null result while still saving the notion of the aether itself.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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Art enthusiasts can order a kombucha ($7) or a pot of tea ($10) while working on projects.—
Kat Tran
May 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Rebellion was also apparent in the hairstyles exhibited, most notably by singer Miley Cyrus, a fashion fanatic, whose short, spiked look paired perfectly with her risque fishnet Marc Jacobs gown.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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In regards to the Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reteam exceeding $80M+, the pic really needs the date crowd, Prada fanatics, and ladies night to make a trail toward multiplexes.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Simon, not coincidentally, is also an admirer of Patton, at least from afar.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Four years ago, a longtime admirer of Morris’s, Paul Clements, produced a workman-like survey of the travel writer’s life and oeuvre; now Wheeler comes forth with a much deeper and more questioning look at an author who could seem at home everywhere, yet remain a stranger in her own household.—
Pico Iyer,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
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“Lover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lover. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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