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 a tumultuous and tearful enemies-to-lovers journey, brilliant scholarship student Ruby Hall (Harriet Herbig-Matten) and troubled but sensitive rich kid James Beaufort (Damian Hardung) finally gave in to their emotions (and passion) in the season 1 finale.
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Kristen Baldwin September 2, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This last option is highly recommended for lemon lovers (which includes a lot of us); there are even a few lemon segments to liven this dish up.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
View gallery - 12 images Every year, the Natural History Museum in London dazzles wildlife lovers with the best-of-the-best photographs of the natural world.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
With school back in session, Michigan live-music lovers are in for some deals, with half-off promos for number of performances on AXS, a worldwide online ticket-selling service.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Scout had been her beloved German shorthaired pointer, whose loss came without warning and reshaped daily life in ways only pet lovers can understand.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The scene resonated instantly with animal lovers on the platform, many of whom could relate to the canine's desperate need for affection.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The Aeropress has long been a favorite of coffee lovers and baristas because of its compact size and ability to brew a fantastic single cup of coffee.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
In the Song of Songs (sometimes referred to as the Song of Solomon or the Canticle of Canticles), a poem in the Hebrew Bible about two lovers, the fruit remains connected to beauty, love, and enticement.
—Demir Alp, JSTOR Daily, 29 Aug. 2025
Kristen Baldwin September 2, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This last option is highly recommended for lemon lovers (which includes a lot of us); there are even a few lemon segments to liven this dish up.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
View gallery - 12 images Every year, the Natural History Museum in London dazzles wildlife lovers with the best-of-the-best photographs of the natural world.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
With school back in session, Michigan live-music lovers are in for some deals, with half-off promos for number of performances on AXS, a worldwide online ticket-selling service.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Scout had been her beloved German shorthaired pointer, whose loss came without warning and reshaped daily life in ways only pet lovers can understand.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The scene resonated instantly with animal lovers on the platform, many of whom could relate to the canine's desperate need for affection.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The Aeropress has long been a favorite of coffee lovers and baristas because of its compact size and ability to brew a fantastic single cup of coffee.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
In the Song of Songs (sometimes referred to as the Song of Solomon or the Canticle of Canticles), a poem in the Hebrew Bible about two lovers, the fruit remains connected to beauty, love, and enticement.
—Demir Alp, JSTOR Daily, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovers
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Its 12, 15, and 18 year olds are staples among sherried Scotch fans, while older age statements — like the Grandeur series and now these new 30- and 40-Year-Olds — showcase just how far the style can go.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Positive Signs for the 49ers At the same time, there are reasons for 49ers fans to be encouraged after Sunday's win.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cephalopods’ soft bodies sprout arms and bloom with suckers at these same splits.—
Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
28 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
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It is comprised of meteorologists, researchers, storm chasers, the media and weather enthusiasts from around the world.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some enthusiasts are taking the trend a step further by painting, customizing, or even crafting their own butter dishes, turning a simple kitchen staple into a personal work of art.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Watching these Eagles linebackers was a treat for football fanatics — and stunning for fans who’ve seen the Eagles linebackers for much of the past decade.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Carried by yesterday’s muses and reinvented by today’s nail artists and manicure fanatics, this trend is set to become the leading beauty inspiration for the fall 2025 season.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Glamour,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Lovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovers. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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