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 from around the world are participating in competitions along Ocean Drive, between Fifth and Eighth streets.
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Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
The tally may even provide a sticker shock for BMW enthusiasts, who also may justify the hefty number considering the carmaker’s reputation as a driver’s delight.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory is an architectural gem that doubles as a cultural hub; the night-sky programming here is enough to satisfy serious astronomy enthusiasts.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Business also comes from outdoor enthusiasts streaming down Highway 16, off Interstate 505, and from an economy that has sprung up around Cache Creek Casino.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Math nerds and dessert enthusiasts unite to celebrate Pi Day every March 14, the date that represents the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Visitors can also connect with fellow plant enthusiasts while enjoying the historic setting of Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, in the San Dieguito River Park.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The British race track is rolling out a new high-end lounge that will allow motorsports enthusiasts to watch races in the lap of luxury.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
For tech enthusiasts, this signals a bold leap into the brand’s digital future.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
The tally may even provide a sticker shock for BMW enthusiasts, who also may justify the hefty number considering the carmaker’s reputation as a driver’s delight.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory is an architectural gem that doubles as a cultural hub; the night-sky programming here is enough to satisfy serious astronomy enthusiasts.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Business also comes from outdoor enthusiasts streaming down Highway 16, off Interstate 505, and from an economy that has sprung up around Cache Creek Casino.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Math nerds and dessert enthusiasts unite to celebrate Pi Day every March 14, the date that represents the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Visitors can also connect with fellow plant enthusiasts while enjoying the historic setting of Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, in the San Dieguito River Park.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The British race track is rolling out a new high-end lounge that will allow motorsports enthusiasts to watch races in the lap of luxury.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
For tech enthusiasts, this signals a bold leap into the brand’s digital future.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasts
Noun
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Just like the verdant fields in Borrego Springs, San Diego County’s visual arts landscape will be in full bloom this season, with a bounty of vibrant exhibitions and events to keep art lovers busy all spring.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Although many wine lovers equate cost with quality, Errazuriz is not concerned about the reasonable price.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Minnesota killing off a late-period penalty was about the only highlight for Wild fans, who went to the second intermission a bit stunned at the deficit facing their team.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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Zendaya first sparked wedding rumors last month when she was spotted with a gold band in place of her usual rock, though fans were unsure if the actor had simply turned her ring towards her palm or switched to a simpler ring to keep the real one safe.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This is done by removing suckers early for several weeks after transplanting.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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Despite all of my research—my monastic study of the lines, my careful hunt for small edges, my righteous avoidance of the high-risk suckers’ bets that the apps were constantly pushing on me—I had been burned by a bad call from a random referee.—
McKay Coppins,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If so, that advice was not followed by the pro-Khamenei fanatics who turned out thousands of Iranians to support their new leader, who could be taken out like his father was.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Pollen season is more than a nuisance for clean-car fanatics.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enthusiasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasts. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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