lovers

noun

plural of lover
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 This one’s for the chocolate lovers who appreciate a little mythology lesson, too. — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 Star-crossed lovers sing right past each other on the duet from Bryan’s new Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs EP. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 16 Oct. 2026 Design lovers know it well as the cover to King’s hit 2023 monograph, Arranging Things. — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026 Art lovers will appreciate the prewar proportions of this Park Avenue duplex. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 Cowritten by the band and Brian Eno, the track explores a relationship between lovers struggling to maintain their faith in each other. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026 For a lot of truck lovers, the affection originates at a young age. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 15 Oct. 2026 But, this being an enemies-to-lovers story, those initial appearances are misleading. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 Matcha-lovers would surely appreciate a pack of ceremonial grade matcha, especially when paired with a ceramic matcha set and whisk. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovers
  1. fans
  2. enthusiasts
  3. suckers
  4. fanatics
Noun
  • For the Bills fans, the store opening is bringing a slice of home and Upstate New York.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Benjamin Satterley, known to wrestling fans around the world as Pac, died last month of bronchial asthma, the medical examiner’s office in Cook County, Illinois, confirmed Friday.
    — Rudy Chinchilla, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of fans
Noun
  • The underlying practice, sometimes called contrast bath therapy or immersion therapy, alternates the body’s exposure to hot and cold water and has long been used by physical therapists, athletes and wellness enthusiasts, according to WHOOP.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
  • For enthusiasts, however, compatibility and accuracy are likely to matter more.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthusiasts
Noun
  • The theory seems to be that there will always be another crop of suckers willing to pump money into the ecosystem, so the market will provide.
    — Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • More suckers may continue to appear for several years unless the stump is ground up or treated with tree stump killer.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of suckers
Noun
  • While Musk fanatics expressed their excitement on social media, the Roadster isn't likely to have any material financial impact on the company.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • NBCUniversal‘s Peacock is rolling out up a new way to try to get Bravo fanatics even more engaged in the network’s galaxy of reality programming drama and dish-worthy moments.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fanatics

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“Lovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovers. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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