as in fans
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
an enthusiastic lover of all kinds of team sports
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Recent Examples of lovers
The pride of Odysseus, the passion of Shakespeare’s lovers, and the dread facing Ivan Ilyich on his deathbed remain inextinguishable qualities of our inner lives.
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Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
For dog lovers, USA TODAY Pets is your ultimate resource — from training tips to health hacks and fun stories.
—Allison Moses, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
From the moment Lester’s body was found in a fountain in the season premiere, our favorite true crime lovers, Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez), have been working to solve the mystery of who was responsible.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Popcorn Popcorn is perfect for salty-snack lovers.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Art lovers can spend an afternoon at Museo Frida Kahlo or Museo Jumex, both essential stops for a dose of local culture.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
That intense scarcity arouses a FOMO among very wealthy car lovers that allows Ferrari to charge prices like $250,000 for one of its entry-level cars, and $3 million for a hypercar like its F80.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Fall in Los Angeles is a tricky time for fashion lovers.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2025
Nicknamed Kahlunkin, this playful fusion that's available now invites coffee lovers and cocktail enthusiasts alike to host an unforgettable gathering.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
For dog lovers, USA TODAY Pets is your ultimate resource — from training tips to health hacks and fun stories.
—Allison Moses, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
From the moment Lester’s body was found in a fountain in the season premiere, our favorite true crime lovers, Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez), have been working to solve the mystery of who was responsible.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Popcorn Popcorn is perfect for salty-snack lovers.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Art lovers can spend an afternoon at Museo Frida Kahlo or Museo Jumex, both essential stops for a dose of local culture.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
That intense scarcity arouses a FOMO among very wealthy car lovers that allows Ferrari to charge prices like $250,000 for one of its entry-level cars, and $3 million for a hypercar like its F80.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Fall in Los Angeles is a tricky time for fashion lovers.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2025
Nicknamed Kahlunkin, this playful fusion that's available now invites coffee lovers and cocktail enthusiasts alike to host an unforgettable gathering.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovers
Noun
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In addition to its roomy style, fans also enthusiastically cite the bag’s leather material for its durability.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Drafted in the first round out of Texas Tech in 2017—a move that many fans were initially skeptical of—Mahomes only saw a few spot appearances before eventually taking over as the Chiefs’ starting quarterback.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The body of each tentacle is crafted out of resin, and the individual suckers are then painted and polished before being applied by hand.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Remove any shoots and suckers that appear on the trunk or near the roots, and get rid of crossing or dead branches.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Glover has crisscrossed the globe for nearly a year, meeting with car enthusiasts and Jaguar loyalists.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Drivers are advised to slow down, use caution, and carry winter emergency kits, while outdoor enthusiasts are being warned to prepare for rapidly changing and potentially dangerous weather conditions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Courier Journal contributing critic Marc Zakem opened his review of the show by noting how some of his friends turned into fanatics for Springsteen, willing to drive out to Cincinnati and Indianapolis to experience him live.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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There were painters, sewing fanatics, jewelry makers, paper artists, beaders, journal makers and more.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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“Lovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovers. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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