lovers

noun

plural of lover
as in fans
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 lovers But to nature lovers like me, swamps are magical, teeming with wildlife — places of tranquility filled with otherworldly beauty. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026 That way, avocados and their lovers alike can continue to thrive in the future. — July 24, NPR, 24 July 2026 But Konchalovsky’s rendering of the heroic tale — must-watch programming for lovers of Greek mythology, ‘90s aesthetics, and a good cinematic romp — certainly hasn’t lost its appeal. — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 July 2026 But the Fame Pump provides a contemporary, edgier option for heel lovers, while still maintaining the classiness of the silhouette. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 There are a lot of kindhearted animal lovers in my neighborhood. — Nancy Glowinski, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 Over the course of six weeks, fan favorites Bryce Alakai and Trinity Tatum evolved from friends to lovers, propelling their connection above the rest. — Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Hasbro’s latest launch is aimed directly at female toy lovers. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 23 July 2026 This is the Prairie School thumbprint that Condé Nast Traveler ranks among the world's best small cities for architecture lovers. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovers
  1. fans
  2. enthusiasts
  3. suckers
  4. fanatics
Noun
  • The Bay Area’s soccer capital drew 14,000 fans to San Pedro Square for the July 19 final matchup.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
  • Thorns forward Morgan Weaver made her first appearance since November 2024, drawing a standing ovation from the 21,743 fans at Portland's Providence Park.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of fans
Noun
  • The structure also supports the kind of smooth, repeatable opening and closing action that many EDC enthusiasts value, whether the knife is being used for a quick package opening or carried as a tactile mechanical object throughout the day.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
  • For iced tea enthusiasts, the Tea Over Ice collection is designed to brew hot and then flash-chill over ice in the elegant Tea Over Ice Pitcher, perfect for enjoying yourself or serving to your guests at summer gatherings.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of enthusiasts
Noun
  • Be careful not to remove the suckers all at once, which can put stress on the plant.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026
  • Roses will often have suckers that grow from the rootstock of the rose plant.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 July 2026
Definition of suckers
Noun
  • The Northernmost Tree For now, most commercial breadfruit groves are still setting root, leaving the growing to the same type of people who once introduced it to the region — the plant fanatics.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • Democrats, whose brand is viewed as too left-wing in five out of six Senate-battleground states, should be similarly wary of fanatics trying to infiltrate their ranks.
    — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Definition of fanatics

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