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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
Produced by Latefox Pictures, High Rise Studio, and Chrono Visor Images, Death Cycle follows a woman grieving the death of her sister, who is visited by a man investigating a series of brutal murders committed by a motorcycle maniac.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
The masked metal maniac made his first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during a shocking cameo in the mid-credits scene for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 26 July 2025
Imagine if zombies were just humans who their intellect, but are also homicidal maniacs.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
But not as a cartoon metal maniac chomping on bat flesh.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
The masked metal maniac made his first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during a shocking cameo in the mid-credits scene for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 26 July 2025
Imagine if zombies were just humans who their intellect, but are also homicidal maniacs.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
But not as a cartoon metal maniac chomping on bat flesh.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maniac
Noun
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So that episode will make fun [of] billionaire life-extension body-hacking lunatics.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Whether those people are sickened by grief and rage into a kind of temporary insanity, genuine lunatics, hustlers looking to milk a little more engagement or some combination of the three doesn’t really matter.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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Vaughan has also made his mark on primetime television, with roles such as the charming firefighter Dan Gordon on Charmed and Calvin Galston, the longtime, married lover of Nova Bordelon on Queen Sugar.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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The cable network recently went in search for the best spots for plant lovers in the United States — showcasing a single garden per state.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Oct. 2025
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The documentary shows a video that was uploaded to TikTok of Valencia fans chanting at Vinicius Jr, with the transcription as ‘mono’ (monkey) rather than ‘tonto’ (fool).—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Don’t let its compact size fool you, though.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Grealish, no longer prone, headed, just like Moyes, to the South Stand and appeared to blow a kiss to adoring fans.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The paddock was filled with drivers and engineers working together while surrounded by fans watching closely.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Of course, designer decanters, like one by DIOR shaped like a goose, sells for $550.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Marie realizes Danny was the roadblock, so why give up the goose?—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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Only a sucker would think the curtain close of the Eras Tour marked the end of Swift’s almighty reign in the pop sphere.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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The team in green silenced a sea of red and white with a sucker-punch of a goal from a set-play.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The changing of the leaves draws nature enthusiasts, often called leaf-peepers, to see the bright colors from Hudson Valley, New York to Boulder, Colorado, and Snoqualmie Valley, Washington.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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These voters are chefs and food media professionals, and also food enthusiasts who follow the latest restaurants simply for pleasure.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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His tale has become a proverb for any outdoor fanatic who, despite all of the proper planning and preparation, is undone by forces more powerful than him or herself.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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For fitness fanatics Impress the active one on your list with gifts that go the extra mile.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Maniac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maniac. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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