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
Until July 15, Argentina fans looking for community or local fanatics can view and purchase the World Cup depicted through the eyes of an artist, fútbol lover and Argentinian woman in Café Corazón at 110 Southwest Blvd.
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Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Michael Corbett, 85, has been a history lover and antiques connoisseur for the better part of more than half a century.
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Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
While some are an equal-opportunity lover of animals, others have a preference.
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Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
Like the Arizona, Birkenstock’s Boston Clogs are a shopper-favorite among Birkey lovers.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
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Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Michael Corbett, 85, has been a history lover and antiques connoisseur for the better part of more than half a century.
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Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
While some are an equal-opportunity lover of animals, others have a preference.
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Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
Like the Arizona, Birkenstock’s Boston Clogs are a shopper-favorite among Birkey lovers.
—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lover
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Some fans flew from Portugal to Miami to watch Ronaldo play in his 25th career World Cup match.
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One dog became the center of attention of Scottish fans who gathered in Boston for the World Cup.
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But Kiyoko is a sucker for a happy ending, and things tie up neater than the rest of the film might otherwise suggest.
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Removing the suckers encourages better air circulation and focuses the plant’s energy on producing fruit, says Singh.
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Lewis, a formidable collector, accumulated these masterpieces alongside his daughter Vivienne, an equally impassioned art enthusiast.
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Pop culture and anime conventions have exploded in popularity across the United States, giving cosplayers and cartoon enthusiasts looking a place to celebrate their interests together.
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Never fear, San Antonio fanatics, there’s something in the auction for you, too.
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The revolutionary fanatics running the Islamic regime aren’t interested in the welfare of the Iranian public, who were mowed down by the thousands when protesters took the streets seeking freedom.
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It also should be noted three-time MVP Jokic is a close friend of Braun who is an admirer of the former KU wing’s style of play and production on both offense and defense.
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Tardieu, who has long counted himself an admirer of Brazil scored in the match and initially struggled to process the feat.
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“Lover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lover. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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