as in lovers
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
skiing enthusiasts can't wait for the first snowfall of the season
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Recent Examples of enthusiasts
Fitness enthusiasts kicked off the final day of the draft with the PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K, which raced around all of the NFL draft sites in the city.
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Patrick Damp, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Right Away Secondhand enthusiasts have a strong opinion that grabbing a cart or basket immediately upon setting foot into a thrift store will lead to bad luck while shopping.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
For both timepiece collectors and enthusiasts alike, the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watch collections reflect a sense of the thrill of the track and self- expression.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
Fitness enthusiasts will enjoy the more than 1,700-square-foot gym along with daily classes like beach yoga and water sports like kayaks and standing paddle boards.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
On Sunday, April 26, enthusiasts can get up-close looks at more than 2,000 fantastic flying machines and vintage autos when this event takes over the Half Moon Bay Airport.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
In 2023, five of these enthusiasts boarded the OceanGate Expeditions submersible, the Titan, only to never return.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
The resulting images contrasted sharply with those produced by the Peranakan enthusiasts who formed social clubs and salons to practice their craft.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026
Many of them edtech enthusiasts, many of them Google fellows.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Patrick Damp, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Right Away Secondhand enthusiasts have a strong opinion that grabbing a cart or basket immediately upon setting foot into a thrift store will lead to bad luck while shopping.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
For both timepiece collectors and enthusiasts alike, the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watch collections reflect a sense of the thrill of the track and self- expression.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
Fitness enthusiasts will enjoy the more than 1,700-square-foot gym along with daily classes like beach yoga and water sports like kayaks and standing paddle boards.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
On Sunday, April 26, enthusiasts can get up-close looks at more than 2,000 fantastic flying machines and vintage autos when this event takes over the Half Moon Bay Airport.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
In 2023, five of these enthusiasts boarded the OceanGate Expeditions submersible, the Titan, only to never return.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
The resulting images contrasted sharply with those produced by the Peranakan enthusiasts who formed social clubs and salons to practice their craft.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026
Many of them edtech enthusiasts, many of them Google fellows.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasts
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For more advice on keeping your pets happy, healthy and safe through every season, visit USA TODAY Pets, your destination for expert advice, heartwarming stories and the latest news for animal lovers.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some, like Chloe’s triad, are all lovers.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Head coach Rob Edwards walked into a club in November with fans in revolt, players and coaches being booed and owners being told to leave.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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After the game, Bauer returned the favor for those at the Pennsylvania ballpark, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans after entering his name into the Ducks’ record books.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Keep in mind that trumpet vines can become invasive by self-seeding and sending up suckers, so allocate ample space.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2026
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When pruning orange trees, focus on dead, damaged, or diseased branches, and getting rid of upright suckers that drain the tree’s energy.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Born and raised in Durham, North Carolina, the Duffer Brothers were early film fanatics, reportedly creating their first feature film in the fourth grade.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Does anyone really think Maura Healey and Markey are Dunkin Donuts fanatics?—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Enthusiasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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