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
From artisan bakeries and farmers markets to homemade loaves bubbling on kitchen counters, sourdough has developed a devoted following among food lovers.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Toni and Shakira appeared to be in trouble after one of the show’s most meta humiliation rituals, in which the group is treated to a showing of clips of themselves having private conversations about their castmates and lovers.
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Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Fortune’s Every Summer After follows the second chance romance of Percy and Sam, who go from friends to lovers over several summers spent in Barry’s Bay beside the lake.
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Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
Languedoc doesn't ask wine lovers to memorize dozens of grape varieties or appellations before opening a bottle.
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
As the line blurs, sometimes exes remain in your life, and friends might become lovers.
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Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
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
Pontiac's 100th anniversary is bringing car lovers from across the country to Oakland County, where classic vehicles, family memories and even a bit of Hollywood history are all on display.
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Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
World Cup 2026 International ranch lovers can soon travel with a TSA-friendly kit of the popular American dressing.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Toni and Shakira appeared to be in trouble after one of the show’s most meta humiliation rituals, in which the group is treated to a showing of clips of themselves having private conversations about their castmates and lovers.
—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Fortune’s Every Summer After follows the second chance romance of Percy and Sam, who go from friends to lovers over several summers spent in Barry’s Bay beside the lake.
—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
Languedoc doesn't ask wine lovers to memorize dozens of grape varieties or appellations before opening a bottle.
—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
As the line blurs, sometimes exes remain in your life, and friends might become lovers.
—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Like the Arizona, Birkenstock’s Boston Clogs are a shopper-favorite among Birkey lovers.
—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Pontiac's 100th anniversary is bringing car lovers from across the country to Oakland County, where classic vehicles, family memories and even a bit of Hollywood history are all on display.
—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
World Cup 2026 International ranch lovers can soon travel with a TSA-friendly kit of the popular American dressing.
—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovers
Noun
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Both groups of fans put on a good showing to wrap up the group-stage games, and all could be seen celebrating after each of the three goals from their country’s athletes.
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Every four years, fans pour into stadiums, sports bars and watch parties to cheer some of the world’s fittest athletes.
Noun
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The Midjourney company does not promote their device for routine screening of early cancers, although some online enthusiasts earnestly hope this will be the case soon.
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The mystery of her disappearance has drawn attention from true crime enthusiasts for years.
Noun
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If your perennials and annuals get long and leggy with few flowers, or your shrubs put out long suckers that shoot straight up, your plants are reaching for more sun.
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Removing excessive suckers can sometimes reduce overall yield, so pruning should be limited to removing diseased or damaged leaves, says Singh.
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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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The gridded pattern is a natural choice for any bullet journal fanatics, and it’s made up of 100% wool hand-tufted in India.
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“Lovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovers. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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