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
And for coffee lovers, the Barista Touch espresso machine delivers café-quality drinks with the tap of a finger.
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Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
That means this fall’s Diet Coke run is a must-grab moment for flavor lovers, retro enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates a good soda throwback.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Although Napa Valley has long been known to white wine lovers as the home of buttery Chardonnay, there is a long history of Sauvignon Blanc being cultivated there, as well.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
One of our top Amazon furniture finds, this curvy wooden console table is perfect for open concept lovers looking for minimal silhouettes.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Cricut Explore 4 Digital Content Bundle Craft lovers, rejoice!
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
The cable network recently went in search for the best spots for plant lovers in the United States — showcasing a single garden per state.
—Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2025
The video, which has been viewed close to 200,000 times, saw animal lovers leaving plenty of comments sharing support for Joey and his owner, along with their own stories.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Nature lovers and trekkers should consider a visit to Aspromonte National Park, one of three major national parks in Calabria, along with Sila and Pollino.
—Gary Portuesi, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
That means this fall’s Diet Coke run is a must-grab moment for flavor lovers, retro enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates a good soda throwback.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Although Napa Valley has long been known to white wine lovers as the home of buttery Chardonnay, there is a long history of Sauvignon Blanc being cultivated there, as well.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
One of our top Amazon furniture finds, this curvy wooden console table is perfect for open concept lovers looking for minimal silhouettes.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Cricut Explore 4 Digital Content Bundle Craft lovers, rejoice!
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
The cable network recently went in search for the best spots for plant lovers in the United States — showcasing a single garden per state.
—Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2025
The video, which has been viewed close to 200,000 times, saw animal lovers leaving plenty of comments sharing support for Joey and his owner, along with their own stories.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Nature lovers and trekkers should consider a visit to Aspromonte National Park, one of three major national parks in Calabria, along with Sila and Pollino.
—Gary Portuesi, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovers
Noun
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And that opponent — and its fans — always seemingly treat it like a playoff game.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the skit, a camera catches fans at a game dancing and cuts to the two who dump their popcorns, do the robot and then turn back-to-back and pose.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Train yourself to look for growth that should be removed, such as tomato suckers and low-growing tomato branches, excess dahlia foliage, and tangled thyme.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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The little suckers will ingest this and die.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to Marshall, beer enthusiasts will especially love Bridge View Tavern for its impressive craft beer selection.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Stop into one of several breweries along the Jackson County Ale Trail, or pop into the American Museum of the House Cat, where feline enthusiasts can peruse cat-centric art and artifacts.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As steadfast as the Deadheads are, though, hardcore Metallica fanatics may be even more extreme.—
Paul Liberatore,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Black Sheep Coffee plans to keep fueling the coffee fanatics in the South, too.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Haunted Trail takes visitors outdoors through a path with dense fog and several haunting installations with zombies, a ghoul bus, a graveyard filled with ghosts, chainsaw maniacs and more.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Lovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovers. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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