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
The West Coast Blue Note to complement the one in New York’s West Village opened on Sunset Boulevard last August, enticing tourists and supper club enthusiasts.
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Celina Pereira, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The Mazda Miata has evolved into a serious enthusiast bargain.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 28 Jan. 2026
In the past few years EV buyers who are also outdoor enthusiasts have taken quite well to the EV lifestyle.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Read on to learn about the product launch, plus what Blue Bell enthusiasts have to say.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
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Celina Pereira, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The Mazda Miata has evolved into a serious enthusiast bargain.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 28 Jan. 2026
In the past few years EV buyers who are also outdoor enthusiasts have taken quite well to the EV lifestyle.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Read on to learn about the product launch, plus what Blue Bell enthusiasts have to say.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for enthusiast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiast
Noun
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The gleaming, cool tones of silver add a timeless aesthetic that brings back fond memories for antique lovers.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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The 68th annual Grammys are kicking off the month of love, and all the lovers and haters are tuning in.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The call created controversy among fans.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Bell has already ordered another season, as fans in China, Russia and around the world binge Season 1.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For a coach who thinks running the ball is for squares and suckers, that’s not exactly adapting one’s philosophy to fit your personnel.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The multi-hyphenate is a sucker for chunky frames, and the Center Stage style from Peepers fits the bill.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sports fanatics might take in a game at one of America’s classic ballparks.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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The way football is broadcast manages to obliterate any difference between an informal consumer and a face-painting fanatic.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Enthusiast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiast. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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