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
But not as a cartoon metal maniac chomping on bat flesh.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
It’s staffed by robots hosting, indifferently, a fantastic maniac of a dog named …
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—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Miguel and Angel were grinning maniacs standing in the middle of the set with their arms around each other’s shoulders, like ballplayers after a winning game surrounded by a circle of glowing fans.
—Helen Schulman, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
At least his brand of evil maniac is kind of funny and endearing.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
It’s staffed by robots hosting, indifferently, a fantastic maniac of a dog named …
2.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Miguel and Angel were grinning maniacs standing in the middle of the set with their arms around each other’s shoulders, like ballplayers after a winning game surrounded by a circle of glowing fans.
—Helen Schulman, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
At least his brand of evil maniac is kind of funny and endearing.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maniac
Noun
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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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Normies, apparently, refers to everyone who is not a bat-scat left-wing lunatic.—
Nolan Finley,
Twin Cities,
11 Sep. 2025
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There is, actually, another category of nail lovers that has emerged in recent years, and those are people who swear by temporary press-ons.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Four Seasons Napa Valley For wine lovers and those who love them, any time is a great time to visit Napa Valley.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Traditional software is often cheaper, faster and more reliable when a solution is rules-based and needs fool-proof outputs.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Here’s why the whole enterprise might be a fool’s errand.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
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The World Athletics website has live results and a full schedule for fans to keep up with.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This is part of a business model that has worked for TCU’s regular-season record, but increasingly frustrates fans who want to see a decent matchup in September.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Sep. 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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After 2024 treatments, the state saw the impact mostly on carp and sucker fish, spokesperson Sydney Kennedy told the Statesman.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
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Train yourself to look for growth that should be removed, such as tomato suckers and low-growing tomato branches, excess dahlia foliage, and tangled thyme.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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Staff are horology enthusiasts who understand movement, casebacks, complexity, and provenance.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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These aftermarket ultra-high performance summer tires are an excellent choice for driving enthusiasts seeking to maximize grip in both dry and wet conditions (the fitment was 235/40R18—the factory stock size for the Civic Si).—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Filmmakers, actors, and film fanatics alike are already feeling the weight and impact of his absence.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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Fans can sign up to be seat fillers Good news, TV fanatics!—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Maniac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maniac. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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