as in lover
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 enthusiast
Fowler's character, Randall, gets involved in the group of true crime enthusiasts when he's promoted to the position of head doorman at the Arconia after Lester's death.
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Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Henry is a serial stiff arm enthusiast, so rather than leading with his body, Strong waited for Henry to make a move and then swatted Henry’s arm away.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The shoppers and history buffs of the pack will enjoy Vienna, while the outdoor enthusiasts can explore Salzburg and Innsbruck.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Completed in 2010, the 46,000-square-foot building was named after philanthropists and avid art enthusiasts Eli and Edythe Broad, who have amassed a wealth of contemporary and postwar art during four decades of collecting.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
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Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Henry is a serial stiff arm enthusiast, so rather than leading with his body, Strong waited for Henry to make a move and then swatted Henry’s arm away.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The shoppers and history buffs of the pack will enjoy Vienna, while the outdoor enthusiasts can explore Salzburg and Innsbruck.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Completed in 2010, the 46,000-square-foot building was named after philanthropists and avid art enthusiasts Eli and Edythe Broad, who have amassed a wealth of contemporary and postwar art during four decades of collecting.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiast
Noun
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There is, actually, another category of nail lovers that has emerged in recent years, and those are people who swear by temporary press-ons.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Four Seasons Napa Valley For wine lovers and those who love them, any time is a great time to visit Napa Valley.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The World Athletics website has live results and a full schedule for fans to keep up with.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This is part of a business model that has worked for TCU’s regular-season record, but increasingly frustrates fans who want to see a decent matchup in September.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After 2024 treatments, the state saw the impact mostly on carp and sucker fish, spokesperson Sydney Kennedy told the Statesman.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
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Train yourself to look for growth that should be removed, such as tomato suckers and low-growing tomato branches, excess dahlia foliage, and tangled thyme.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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Filmmakers, actors, and film fanatics alike are already feeling the weight and impact of his absence.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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Fans can sign up to be seat fillers Good news, TV fanatics!—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Enthusiast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiast. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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