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
Outdoor lovers can explore Monroe Lake, the Hoosier National Forest, historic limestone quarries, and year-round festivals just an hour from Indianapolis.
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Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Margarita lovers, Sunday is calling.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
Emile Henry French Ceramic Italian Bread Loaf Baker For my fellow lovers of baking, don’t miss this rare deal on a ceramic bread loaf pan.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
This is one of Europe’s largest and most impressive building projects of the 21st century, and every visitor to Hamburg should at the very least swing by—particularly classical music-lovers and architecture buffs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Under a sprawling white tent on Miami Beach, thousands of food lovers gathered Saturday to eat, drink and celebrate in style.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Editor's Favorites Briogeo has been a favorite among editors and curl lovers for years, and for good reason.
—Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Both her parents, Paolo and Antonella, are ardent art lovers with a particular fondness for Arte Povera.
—Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
For animal lovers, pop over to the island of Vieques where hundreds of wild horses roam free.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Margarita lovers, Sunday is calling.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
Emile Henry French Ceramic Italian Bread Loaf Baker For my fellow lovers of baking, don’t miss this rare deal on a ceramic bread loaf pan.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
This is one of Europe’s largest and most impressive building projects of the 21st century, and every visitor to Hamburg should at the very least swing by—particularly classical music-lovers and architecture buffs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Under a sprawling white tent on Miami Beach, thousands of food lovers gathered Saturday to eat, drink and celebrate in style.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Editor's Favorites Briogeo has been a favorite among editors and curl lovers for years, and for good reason.
—Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Both her parents, Paolo and Antonella, are ardent art lovers with a particular fondness for Arte Povera.
—Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
For animal lovers, pop over to the island of Vieques where hundreds of wild horses roam free.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovers
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The moans announced the doubt throughout Riviera’s 18th green amphitheater, a bowl full of thousands of fans unsure if the new guy could do it.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Of the 63% of international fans who attended the Games, the United States, at 14%, bought the second-most tickets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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For surf enthusiasts, Big Wave Bay is your call to arms, or rather, boards.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The large primary bedroom — complete with a fireplace and walls of glass that look out to the pool — is especially sumptuous for wellness enthusiasts.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Pisces are suckers for anything romantic.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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To remove the suckers growing at the base of some viburnum species, cut them back at ground level.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Over a month later, Punch fanatics can now breathe a sigh of relief, as new videos have surfaced of him enjoying hugs and even hitching a ride on the back of one of his cohabitants.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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But Burger King believes the Whopper changes are subtle enough not to offend fanatics, while luring back customers who may have soured on the brand.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Lovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovers. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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