enthusiast
noun
en·thu·si·ast
in-ˈthü-zē-ˌast 
-əst,
en-,
also -ˈthyü-
: a person filled with enthusiasm: such as
a
: one who is ardently attached to a cause, object, or pursuit
a sports car enthusiast
b
: one who tends to become ardently absorbed in an interest
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Examples of enthusiast in a Sentence
skiing enthusiasts can't wait for the first snowfall of the season
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French Broad Chocolates invites holiday shoppers and enthusiasts to enjoy and explore its award-winning chocolate bonbons.
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Likewise, Jamaican rums, known for their pot still production and high ester content, have gained popularity among enthusiasts.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Dish out your favorite recipes with other culinary enthusiasts in your neighborhood.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Every year, thousands of product vendors, journalists, and gadget enthusiasts gather in an unreasonable city to gawk at mostly unrealistic products.
—Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Likewise, Jamaican rums, known for their pot still production and high ester content, have gained popularity among enthusiasts.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Dish out your favorite recipes with other culinary enthusiasts in your neighborhood.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Every year, thousands of product vendors, journalists, and gadget enthusiasts gather in an unreasonable city to gawk at mostly unrealistic products.
—Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
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enthusiast
noun
en·thu·si·ast
in-ˈth(y)ü-zē-ˌast
-əst
: a person filled with enthusiasm
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