maniacs

noun

plural of maniac
1
as in lunatics
a person judged to be legally or medically insane they should permanently put away the maniac who is responsible for these kidnappings

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2
as in lovers
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 maniacs Because Sidney Prescott, now Evans, exists only in relationship to Ghostface, the costume worn by many different knife-wielding maniacs over the years, starting with her high school boyfriend. — Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026 Because Sidney Prescott, now Evans, exists only in relationship to Ghostface, the costume worn by many different knife-wielding maniacs over the years, starting with her high school boyfriend. — Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 Haunted Trail takes visitors outdoors through a path with dense fog and several haunting installations with zombies, a ghoul bus, a graveyard filled with ghosts, chainsaw maniacs and more. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maniacs
  1. lunatics
  2. lovers
  3. fools
  4. fans
  5. suckers
  6. enthusiasts
  7. fanatics
Noun
  • The lunatics are running the asylum.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
  • Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat, Michael Cera, Will Arnett and other lunatics round out the cast.
    — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Definition of lunatics
Noun
  • Given how important human artistry and authenticity is to music lovers all over the world, these labels will provide an immediately understandable and easily scalable approach to transparency.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 July 2026
  • Topped with a pepperminty chocolate ganache and a crunchy layer of peppermint candy, these homemade brownies are perfect for mint lovers of all kinds.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
Definition of lovers
Noun
  • This is an ignoble war making monsters and fools out of its participants, and against the uncontrollable weapons that are dragons, everyone’s resolve is crumbling.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 June 2026
  • This game makes fools of us all.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Definition of fools
Noun
  • His stardom has only grown with each visit, winning him enamored fans around the world, and even a theme song.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • As the last Los Angeles FIFA World Cup event ended Friday, soccer fans were eating like locals and famous chains from the region were cashing in.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of fans
Noun
  • Snip any side shoots and suckers that develop on the first 2 to 3 feet of the vine so the plant will focus its energy on a strong main vine and fruit, to grow more quickly.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
  • For young trees, prune only to remove suckers along the trunk and any vertical watersprouts that are too close to other branches.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
Definition of suckers
Noun
  • These new whiskies target both casual consumers and enthusiasts alike.
    — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The property is akin to a vintage jazz vinyl whose enthusiasts are happy to eschew modern conveniences in favor of a more soulful experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Definition of enthusiasts
Noun
  • For midcentury fanatics, look to Design Within Reach this week for up to 30% off thousands of icons, including these Rey dining chairs.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
  • Together, the band brings to life a mythic world of ancient heroes and villains, attracting an excited audience of headbangers and fantasy fanatics, many of whom show up in costume.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 29 June 2026
Definition of fanatics

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