1
as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
football fanatics are pretty much booked up for weekends from Labor Day to Super Bowl Sunday
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2
as in partisan
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause
once he joined the movement, he became a fanatic
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or fanatical
as in extreme
being very far from the center of public opinion
because of her fanatical views, her friends know better than to try to discuss the issues with her
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Recent Examples of fanatic
Laura Gentile, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Robert Kinnison, 75, of Durand, Michigan, has been a car fanatic his entire life.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2025
Koepka's wife, Jena Sims, also makes a brief cameo as a crazed golf fanatic cheering on the opposing team.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Noun
Sprung from a dirt lot in central Connecticut, it was built on the boundless energy of sports fanatics who doubled as employees, growing into a distinctly focused institution left alone to serve millions of fellow fans night and day and generate billions in profits.
—Laura Gentile, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Robert Kinnison, 75, of Durand, Michigan, has been a car fanatic his entire life.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
There is an almost mythical, fanatical connection between the Republic of Ireland and Leeds.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2025
Koepka's wife, Jena Sims, also makes a brief cameo as a crazed golf fanatic cheering on the opposing team.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanatic
Noun
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Monteverde’s cloud forest is a haven for nature lovers, with canopy walks and wildlife encounters that will delight young and old alike.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Last March, Mariah The Scientist allegedly came to blows with Young Thug’s former lover, Cleopatra Dues, at an Atlanta lounge.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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During World War II, the song was transformed by Italian partisans into an anti-fascist anthem.—
Amanda Castro
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Albert Rowuin, who lives in Orange County, is a hardcore partisan.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ketamine therapy’s most common short-term side effects are dizziness and nausea, but in extreme cases, long-term, heavy use of ketamine is associated with memory problems, gastrointestinal issues, and urinary tract infections, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Tootles’ death disproves this, showing that a hybrid being can die under extreme circumstances.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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This is the same lineup, full of younger and mostly unproven players, that has kept the Rangers on the fringe of the wild card spot, a point of irritation among fans.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of her biggest, most vocal fans, Ariana Grande, presented the pop legend with the honor.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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In October 2024, two Hamas militants opened fire on a popular boulevard in southern Tel Aviv, killing seven people.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The October 7 attacks nearly two years ago were the most significant to date, with hundreds of militants crossing the border amid a barrage of nearly 5,000 projectiles.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rabies is a virus that is transmitted to humans by a bite or scratch from a rabid animal, according to the CDC.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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These are hit series with rabid fanbases across a broad range of genres — from a propulsive thriller like ‘Paradise’ to a shiny floor competition show like ‘Dancing with the Star’s to a juicy drama like ‘Tell Me Lies’ — there’s a companion podcast for every viewer and every TV obsession.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
4 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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My dear friend Charlie Kirk was our country's relentless and courageous crusader for free speech.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The prosecutor in Lula’s case was Sérgio Moro, a conservative anti-corruption crusader who went on to become Bolsonaro’s justice minister.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Fanatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanatic. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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