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
Each year, millions of dog lovers tune in to the Puppy Bowl as a way to pregame the actual Super Bowl taking place that same Sunday, played by human athletes without tails.
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Stacia Datskovska, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
The symphony, conducted by its music director Carolyn Kuan, is playing a ballet score by Prokofiev inspired by Shakespeare’s immortal drama about two young lovers from feuding families at the Belding Theater at The Bushnell, located at 166 Capitol Ave.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Though wine lovers note two distinct styles in the Old World versus New World debate, most high-altitude winemakers look to Burgundy as the inspiration for their Chardonnay profile.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
The event, which draws thousands of dogs, their owners and dog lovers in general, honors International Golden Retriever Day.
—Timothy Hurst, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Drink Virginia-Made Beverages Wine lovers should prioritize the Virginia Wine Experience, which focuses solely on wines produced in the Old Dominion.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
But a few in-the-know art lovers are just arriving, for dinner and drinks at Contemporâneo Food & Wine Restaurant.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Pop legend Taylor Swift’s friends and lovers (ahem, Travis Kelce) can’t stop breaking her chairs and wrecking her house.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
The show centers on the relationship between Russian Ilya Rozanov, played by Connor Storrie, and Canadian Shane Hollander, played by Hudson Williams, who are rivals on the ice but lovers off of it.
—Henry Austin, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
Stacia Datskovska, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
The symphony, conducted by its music director Carolyn Kuan, is playing a ballet score by Prokofiev inspired by Shakespeare’s immortal drama about two young lovers from feuding families at the Belding Theater at The Bushnell, located at 166 Capitol Ave.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Though wine lovers note two distinct styles in the Old World versus New World debate, most high-altitude winemakers look to Burgundy as the inspiration for their Chardonnay profile.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
The event, which draws thousands of dogs, their owners and dog lovers in general, honors International Golden Retriever Day.
—Timothy Hurst, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Drink Virginia-Made Beverages Wine lovers should prioritize the Virginia Wine Experience, which focuses solely on wines produced in the Old Dominion.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
But a few in-the-know art lovers are just arriving, for dinner and drinks at Contemporâneo Food & Wine Restaurant.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Pop legend Taylor Swift’s friends and lovers (ahem, Travis Kelce) can’t stop breaking her chairs and wrecking her house.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
The show centers on the relationship between Russian Ilya Rozanov, played by Connor Storrie, and Canadian Shane Hollander, played by Hudson Williams, who are rivals on the ice but lovers off of it.
—Henry Austin, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovers
Noun
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Conrad wasn’t sure how football fans would react but said most people eagerly accepted a towel.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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By the end of that format’s 12-year run, including several instances in which the best overall driver of the year was shut out from the title or even competing in the championship race, a majority of fans and drivers were more than ready for something else.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Additionally, for Midwest ski enthusiasts, Snowriver Mountain is part of the Legendary Pass, allowing access to Lutsen Mountains in Minnesota and Granite Peak in Wisconsin.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Modern perfume enthusiasts seek more than projection and volume.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To remove the suckers growing at the base of some viburnum species, cut them back at ground level.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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For a coach who thinks running the ball is for squares and suckers, that’s not exactly adapting one’s philosophy to fit your personnel.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Gyllenhaal already knows this will piss off some traditional literary fanatics, as will other changes in her fantasy reimagining of the beloved monster tale.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
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Sauna fanatics and newbies are spending time in saunas at local parks, on Great Lakes shorelines and by rivers, in parking lots and neighbors' backyards.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
2 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovers. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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