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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
Uncompromising lovers of luxury.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
While the storm is looming, there are new glimmers of possibility—friends can become lovers, strangers can become friends on the subway, the supermarket aisles are charged with meaning.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
For those visiting the Windy City this weekend, as well as pie-lovers living locally, here's a look at some of the best places to order a slice at and limited-time deals.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
Fortunately for chocolate lovers, 2026 has seen much more favorable conditions for cocoa growth compared to last year.
—Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Seafood lovers can expect to get a full taste of the sea; lobster rolls, fried fish, and barbecue shrimp are all on the menu, plus some additional offerings for land lovers.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Backed by longtime collaborators David Guy, James Poyser, and Ian Hendrickson-Smith, alongside Brian Richburg, the group blends soul, jazz, hip-hop, and lovers rock into an immersive set.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2026
To support Peanut's care, animal lovers can donate to Pasadena Humane's Miracle Medical Fund.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The event, which was started by the city but is now run by Red Rock 4-Wheelers, gives 4×4 lovers a chance to responsibly drive on trails through one of the most beautiful natural settings in the country.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
While the storm is looming, there are new glimmers of possibility—friends can become lovers, strangers can become friends on the subway, the supermarket aisles are charged with meaning.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
For those visiting the Windy City this weekend, as well as pie-lovers living locally, here's a look at some of the best places to order a slice at and limited-time deals.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
Fortunately for chocolate lovers, 2026 has seen much more favorable conditions for cocoa growth compared to last year.
—Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Seafood lovers can expect to get a full taste of the sea; lobster rolls, fried fish, and barbecue shrimp are all on the menu, plus some additional offerings for land lovers.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Backed by longtime collaborators David Guy, James Poyser, and Ian Hendrickson-Smith, alongside Brian Richburg, the group blends soul, jazz, hip-hop, and lovers rock into an immersive set.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2026
To support Peanut's care, animal lovers can donate to Pasadena Humane's Miracle Medical Fund.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The event, which was started by the city but is now run by Red Rock 4-Wheelers, gives 4×4 lovers a chance to responsibly drive on trails through one of the most beautiful natural settings in the country.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovers
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The game turned some Wildcat fans into Wolverine fans, at least for one night.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Hornets have experienced 23 sellouts this season, establishing a new mark in the uptown arena, and exceeded an average of 18,000 fans per game.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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But the dinosaur enthusiasts posting dramatic TikTok edits seem to identify with the prehistoric predator.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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As each one takes flight, snapping through the air, more than 1,000 spectators cheer and applaud — families, off-duty soldiers, and bat enthusiasts, a few dressed in Goth outfits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Invasive vines like Virginia creeper, English ivy, and buckthorn can strangle trees, for example, and some aggressive trees may spread via underground suckers and roots.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, these specialized mating suckers are densely packed with neural clusters.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
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So, that’s something for football fanatics, hoops heads and soccer aficionados.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said radical religious fanatics leading Iran can’t be trusted with a nuclear weapon after attacking embassies and hotels during the war.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Lovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovers. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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