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
One hundred and nine years after its birth in New Orleans (and some Dixieland lovers were the first ones to declare jazz dead when other variations of the music began emerging), the music is still with us, and appreciated by everyone from Boomers to Gen-Zers.
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Listening lounges, recording studios, secret venues and vinyl lending libraries are a few of the perks guests can tap into at these seven hotels made for music lovers.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
Pet lovers should be extra careful not to let their furry friends chew on this plant.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
Here’s a tour of a few that ought to be on every nostalgia lover’s short list.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Listening lounges, recording studios, secret venues and vinyl lending libraries are a few of the perks guests can tap into at these seven hotels made for music lovers.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
Pet lovers should be extra careful not to let their furry friends chew on this plant.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
Here’s a tour of a few that ought to be on every nostalgia lover’s short list.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lover
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Festivals like Movement attract people from around the world, and big venues including Lincoln Factory host nights with thousands of fans, showcasing the scene’s energy.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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In Mexico, fans say, soccer feels more a celebration than a competition.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Details such as the relatively few suckers on its arms, its smooth skin, beak features and the coloring around its organs and parts of the mantle indicated a new species, now called Microeledone galapagensis.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
24 May 2026
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Trimming the suckers, from the first 2 feet above the ground, ensures the plant's energy is focused on the main vines and cucumbers, says Scott.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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Nature enthusiasts have long sought out the 198 acres of parkland area for its hiking and equestrian trails, seasonal streams, native plants, and wildlife.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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But soccer enthusiast Rafael Gomes says that the reality of life in the favela has sometimes caught up with them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Plane Spotting From Airport Hotels Special aviation packages are not the only way for plane fanatics to get up close and personal with their passion.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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With the possible exception of the bike-lane debacle in Chicago, dominated by zero-sum fanatics, few debates have been as nasty as the one involving Chicagoland’s new football stadium.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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As a devoted admirer of the series, designing each piece felt like walking the paths of Prythian itself.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Arteta remains a huge admirer of Julian Alvarez, although Barcelona seem to be making the early running for the Atletico Madrid forward.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Lover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lover. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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