1
as in lunatic
a person who lacks good sense or judgment
It was some surprise to see such chill person become a complete maniac when he got behind the wheel.
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as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
I'm a maniac for anything flavored with peppermint
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Recent Examples of maniac
And one week after his party homicidal maniacs had started a war that, among a great many other shocking and despicable things, had alienated his daughter from him and from her family and people.
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David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
One of Harrison’s most important clients at Nike was Kobe Bryant, the prototypical maniac, who was consumed with becoming the best.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2025
One of Harrison’s most important clients at Nike was Kobe Bryant, the prototypical maniac, who was consumed with becoming the best.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2025
Bex and her team spend each episode tracking down homicidal maniacs.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
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David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
One of Harrison’s most important clients at Nike was Kobe Bryant, the prototypical maniac, who was consumed with becoming the best.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2025
One of Harrison’s most important clients at Nike was Kobe Bryant, the prototypical maniac, who was consumed with becoming the best.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2025
Bex and her team spend each episode tracking down homicidal maniacs.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maniac
Noun
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If Wrath of Khan is the gateway Star Trek film for sci-fi lovers, The Voyage Home is the gateway for everyone else.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Budget-Friendly: With ticket prices starting at $10 and capping around $125, plus free events and discounts for families, students, and university faculty, the festival caters to everyone—culturally curious families, art lovers, and budget travelers alike.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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President Trump has repeatedly called Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell stupid, terrible, a fool, and referred to him as a person of average mentality.—
Mike Patton,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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That fool’s from my family’s hometown over there in Mexico.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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One of our favorite tested nail polishes, the Essie Gel Couture polish, is included in the sale, and other fan favorites, like the Revlon Lustrous Lipstick made the cut, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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Despite my nitpicks, comic book fans will be excited by this addition to the DC canon.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The neck of a young Egyptian goose pierced by an arrow.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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Walter Valle brought his goose named Gilbert Ryan Gosling.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
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When my daughter and I are outside, these pesky blood suckers feast.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
24 June 2025
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Along the way, the administration recast the U.S. commitment to European security from a mutually beneficial partnership to a sucker’s game that enabled gluttonous free-riding at Americans’ expense.—
Gideon Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
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The technology quickly gained the support of tech giants, major brands and open-source enthusiasts.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Jo Beckett-King, The House of Found Objects (A Bea Bellerose Mystery #1) Simon & Schuster, July 29 recommended for ages 8-12 Young codebreakers and puzzle enthusiasts will enjoy solving riddles and clues alongside the characters in this new middle grade mystery.—
Caroline Carlson
June 30,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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Add in continuous deals between F1 and ESPN, and the support for F1 has transformed everyday Americans into fanatics, doubling viewership and turning already big names in the sport into bonafide global celebrities.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2025
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The Brad Pitt film from Top Gun: Maverick filmmaker Joseph Kosinski would attract new fans to the sport, while F1 fanatics would flock to theaters and boost the box office.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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Here is the essential guide to making your house clean enough to satisfy your most critical inner neat freak and launch you into summer with a house that actually shines.—
Rachel Silva,
ELLE Decor,
24 Jan. 2023
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The menu offers appetizers like hummus, 12-inch pizzas, like the meat freak, made with red sauce, mozzarella, sausage, bacon, pepperoni, grilled chicken and oregano flakes.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
The Arizona Republic,
14 Jan. 2023
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“Maniac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maniac. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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