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
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.
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Ronnie Li, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Some, like Chloe’s triad, are all lovers.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Some Disney lovers worry the small back walkway near Country Bear Musical Jamboree, a longtime sit-down attraction, could close as Frontierland shifts toward the Piston Peak setting, the blogs reported.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Joshi was honored for bringing in new audiences, creating community among music lovers in Naperville, and supporting the orchestra’s public performances and its education in schools, a news release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Taking place Friday nights from June through late August, the series invites families, friends and film lovers to gather under the stars for a mix of recent releases and nostalgic favorites, all set against the backdrop of Orange County’s regional parks.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Music lovers can find many genres and artists at this longstanding institution, part record shop, part cultural landmark.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
For beauty lovers, consider snapping up this makeup set from Laura Geller, a brand that Fran Drescher wore to the Oscars.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, lovers Quinn and Costa stay on for a weekend together — then fail to show up for work on Monday.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Ronnie Li, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Some, like Chloe’s triad, are all lovers.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Some Disney lovers worry the small back walkway near Country Bear Musical Jamboree, a longtime sit-down attraction, could close as Frontierland shifts toward the Piston Peak setting, the blogs reported.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Joshi was honored for bringing in new audiences, creating community among music lovers in Naperville, and supporting the orchestra’s public performances and its education in schools, a news release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Taking place Friday nights from June through late August, the series invites families, friends and film lovers to gather under the stars for a mix of recent releases and nostalgic favorites, all set against the backdrop of Orange County’s regional parks.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Music lovers can find many genres and artists at this longstanding institution, part record shop, part cultural landmark.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
For beauty lovers, consider snapping up this makeup set from Laura Geller, a brand that Fran Drescher wore to the Oscars.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, lovers Quinn and Costa stay on for a weekend together — then fail to show up for work on Monday.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovers
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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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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.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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“Lovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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