LOVER Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

lover

noun

ˈlə-vər

Definition of lover

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 There’s a moment in the movie when the Ben Affleck character has bumped off her lover. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 This is a great opportunity to meet other book lovers and discover new authors. — Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Nick Harkaway, a British sci-fi author who describes himself as a lover of technology, nevertheless remains skeptical of the cognitive costs associated with using a machine to assist in thinking, and with the environmental impact of AI systems. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026 Sedan lovers should consider the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Polestar 2. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lover

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Noun

Investigators also found signs of metal fatigue at the base of the fan blade that broke off, despite recent inspections of the fan blades.

— Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
While their itchiness to be relevant might be tempered by a willingness to give Campbell time, fans won’t wait forever.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of fan

Noun

Often, a tree grows suckers in response to stress from pests, diseases, or damage, or to difficult conditions such as inadequate root space or insufficient water.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
This sucker is super small and lightweight, clips on in a second, and feels damn close to the original inputs.

— David Pierce, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of sucker

Noun

Unfortunately for American enthusiasts, this award-winning £59 expression was a UK-exclusive release for the annual Campbeltown Malts Festival.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
The collaboration also introduces a fresh position by which enthusiasts can appreciate the super sports car company.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of enthusiast

Noun

For Brooks, that education can turn an admirer into a collector—and eventually a steward.

— Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Brown is a longtime admirer of Buffett; in 2024, Zac Brown Band performed as part of the Jimmy Buffett tribute concert at the Hollywood Bowl.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of admirer

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