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
After all, when lovers of the cosmos come together in this Earth sign, tradition, courtship and long-term commitment take precedence over fleeting chemistry.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The cafe’s signature coconut latte is a great way to beat the heat and a must for coconut lovers.
—Arundhati Hazra, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Seektop Foldable Hiking Backpack Hikers and lovers of the great outdoors, the Seektop Foldable Hiking Backpack was made for you.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
For the third year, restaurants in Hayward are enticing food lovers with the opportunity to save money while discovering new places and revisiting old favorites.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Then, a police-like force rages through their East Village neighborhood, threatening Renata’s friends, lovers, and the memories of those who have died.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Victoria Falls is also close by for all the landmark lovers.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
The chain, which got its start in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1950, has been a favorite for penny-pinching burger lovers for decades now and its new Whatdeals will help cement that reputation.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
This one—a dense design of faux, lunaria branches in an understated cream colorway—is great for minimalists and eclectic design lovers alike.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The cafe’s signature coconut latte is a great way to beat the heat and a must for coconut lovers.
—Arundhati Hazra, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Seektop Foldable Hiking Backpack Hikers and lovers of the great outdoors, the Seektop Foldable Hiking Backpack was made for you.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
For the third year, restaurants in Hayward are enticing food lovers with the opportunity to save money while discovering new places and revisiting old favorites.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Then, a police-like force rages through their East Village neighborhood, threatening Renata’s friends, lovers, and the memories of those who have died.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Victoria Falls is also close by for all the landmark lovers.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
The chain, which got its start in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1950, has been a favorite for penny-pinching burger lovers for decades now and its new Whatdeals will help cement that reputation.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
This one—a dense design of faux, lunaria branches in an understated cream colorway—is great for minimalists and eclectic design lovers alike.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovers
Noun
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The skin care brand counts celebrities like Eva Mendes, Jessica Chastain, Laura Dern, and more as fans, plus countless beauty editors and their moms, too.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The return of Eggs in the Basket has also generated buzz among longtime fans.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Toyota Motor Company has an incredibly diverse portfolio that can appeal to budget-conscious drivers and sports car enthusiasts alike.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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This cornbread recipe doesn't call for even a teaspoon of sugar—savory cornbread enthusiasts will be happy to know.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, prune any dead branches, thorny suckers, and any branches that may be touching the ground.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
2 Jan. 2026
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Begin by removing any suckers at the base of the tree, side shoots on the trunk, crossing or crooked branches, dead or damaged branches, those that are growing inward, and crowded branches.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This album was so traumatizing for teenage Clash fanatics like me.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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Coral fanatics will love visiting Negril, home to mountainous coral mounds and ethereal swim-through caves where green and red soft corals hang down like mystical fingers.—
Adrienne Jordan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Lovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovers. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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