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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
Best Playful Design Pup lovers will swoon over this white ceramic dachshund menorah by Jonathan Adler, which is finished with a soft satin matte glaze.
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Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
Frosted Fraser Fir Artificial Lit Christmas Tree Flocked trees are a major trend and a must-have for some decor lovers, and this one is thoroughly frosted.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
The show’s second season, based on Mona Kasten’s book Save You, follows the first installment, which found James Beaufort (Damien Hardung) and Ruby Bell (Harriet Herbig-Matten) go from enemies to lovers as the both worked hard to get into Oxford.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Best Amazon Early Black Friday Clothing Deals Amazon’s fashion section never disappoints, but its early Black Friday deals are truly a standout moment for style lovers.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
Why the Collection Feels Timeless What sets this collection apart is its ability to balance elegance and playfulness, perfect for Christmas lovers of all ages.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
The two became lovers, and headed back Stateside, to Black Mountain College, in North Carolina, where the artist Josef Albers held sway.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
It’s considered the Butterfly Capital of the World thanks to the presence of Butterfly World, which is worth a visit for nature lovers or anyone who could do with a touch of whimsy.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
That exposed the star to returning lovers of the film franchisee but also new fans who discovered the franchise for the first time.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
Frosted Fraser Fir Artificial Lit Christmas Tree Flocked trees are a major trend and a must-have for some decor lovers, and this one is thoroughly frosted.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
The show’s second season, based on Mona Kasten’s book Save You, follows the first installment, which found James Beaufort (Damien Hardung) and Ruby Bell (Harriet Herbig-Matten) go from enemies to lovers as the both worked hard to get into Oxford.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Best Amazon Early Black Friday Clothing Deals Amazon’s fashion section never disappoints, but its early Black Friday deals are truly a standout moment for style lovers.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
Why the Collection Feels Timeless What sets this collection apart is its ability to balance elegance and playfulness, perfect for Christmas lovers of all ages.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
The two became lovers, and headed back Stateside, to Black Mountain College, in North Carolina, where the artist Josef Albers held sway.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
It’s considered the Butterfly Capital of the World thanks to the presence of Butterfly World, which is worth a visit for nature lovers or anyone who could do with a touch of whimsy.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
That exposed the star to returning lovers of the film franchisee but also new fans who discovered the franchise for the first time.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovers
Noun
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The Mavs are one of the worst teams in the NBA, with a roster that fans not only don’t know, but don’t care to know.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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Now, Nintendo decided to shadow drop a massive announcement, leading the fans to flock to the internet over the news.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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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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
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 18 Nov. 2025.
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