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
For houseplant lovers looking to upgrade from a classic Monstera deliciosa, 'Esqueleto' is just as showy and impressive, with even more dramatic leaves.
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Spa lovers can easily spend an entire day at Zenova Spa & Wellness, rotating through water therapies and chilling in the Snow Room (a next-level cryotherapy experience).
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Nature lovers will enjoy fishing, surfing, and swimming at Sebastian Inlet State Park and Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge is perfect for birdwatching and boating.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Miles, who insisted that Bellino and Janssen have a wedding cake despite them not being cake lovers, had the honor of serving and cutting the first slice with Mackenna.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Spa lovers can easily spend an entire day at Zenova Spa & Wellness, rotating through water therapies and chilling in the Snow Room (a next-level cryotherapy experience).
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Nature lovers will enjoy fishing, surfing, and swimming at Sebastian Inlet State Park and Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge is perfect for birdwatching and boating.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Miles, who insisted that Bellino and Janssen have a wedding cake despite them not being cake lovers, had the honor of serving and cutting the first slice with Mackenna.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lover
Noun
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Some fans on social media speculated that the pop star’s T-shirt might be a subtle jab at Swift, who frequently visits Kansas City with her fiancé, Travis Kelce.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
12 Oct. 2025
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There will be a lot of Cowboys fans in the crowd.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And as captured by production’s cameras, that’s exactly what happened after Jake was chomped on by one of those very dangerous l’il suckers.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
8 Oct. 2025
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The irony is many of America’s downtowns have come back since that embarrassing time in our history, and while the people and nightlife may be there, the sports franchises are fleeing toward the latest sucker.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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With topics for designers, filmmakers, or fashion enthusiasts alike, this panel offers a lively look at how costume design enhances narrative, and continues to shape both cinema and everyday style.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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At the bottom, a sneaker enthusiast-favorite translucent rubber outsole finishes off the look.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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His tale has become a proverb for any outdoor fanatic who, despite all of the proper planning and preparation, is undone by forces more powerful than him or herself.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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For fitness fanatics Impress the active one on your list with gifts that go the extra mile.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Lover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lover. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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