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
The pride of Odysseus, the passion of Shakespeare’s lovers, and the dread facing Ivan Ilyich on his deathbed remain inextinguishable qualities of our inner lives.
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Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
For dog lovers, USA TODAY Pets is your ultimate resource — from training tips to health hacks and fun stories.
—Allison Moses, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
From the moment Lester’s body was found in a fountain in the season premiere, our favorite true crime lovers, Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez), have been working to solve the mystery of who was responsible.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Popcorn Popcorn is perfect for salty-snack lovers.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Art lovers can spend an afternoon at Museo Frida Kahlo or Museo Jumex, both essential stops for a dose of local culture.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
That intense scarcity arouses a FOMO among very wealthy car lovers that allows Ferrari to charge prices like $250,000 for one of its entry-level cars, and $3 million for a hypercar like its F80.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Fall in Los Angeles is a tricky time for fashion lovers.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2025
Nicknamed Kahlunkin, this playful fusion that's available now invites coffee lovers and cocktail enthusiasts alike to host an unforgettable gathering.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
For dog lovers, USA TODAY Pets is your ultimate resource — from training tips to health hacks and fun stories.
—Allison Moses, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
From the moment Lester’s body was found in a fountain in the season premiere, our favorite true crime lovers, Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez), have been working to solve the mystery of who was responsible.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Popcorn Popcorn is perfect for salty-snack lovers.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Art lovers can spend an afternoon at Museo Frida Kahlo or Museo Jumex, both essential stops for a dose of local culture.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
That intense scarcity arouses a FOMO among very wealthy car lovers that allows Ferrari to charge prices like $250,000 for one of its entry-level cars, and $3 million for a hypercar like its F80.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Fall in Los Angeles is a tricky time for fashion lovers.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2025
Nicknamed Kahlunkin, this playful fusion that's available now invites coffee lovers and cocktail enthusiasts alike to host an unforgettable gathering.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovers
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In addition to its roomy style, fans also enthusiastically cite the bag’s leather material for its durability.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Drafted in the first round out of Texas Tech in 2017—a move that many fans were initially skeptical of—Mahomes only saw a few spot appearances before eventually taking over as the Chiefs’ starting quarterback.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Remove any canes that are crossing or rubbing against each other, as well as any suckers that have formed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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The same applies to suckers that a young tree may develop; they can be removed at any time.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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The GranTurismo Folgore is a super-quick Italian sports car model made for driving enthusiasts.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Whiskey enthusiasts will love Flaviar’s luxe advent calendar, which includes 24 whiskies from all over the world, including pours from Japan, Ireland, and Finland.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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Red Seat also operates CrimeCon, a convention for true crime and mystery fanatics.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Horror fanatics have considered III's qualities without writing a list of comparisons to the original.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Lovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovers. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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