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
The gun rights and 2nd Amendment enthusiasts like to say that any restrictions on purchasing a gun is a violation of responsible gun owners’ rights.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Diehard enthusiasts rushed to electronics stores across Beijing this week for last-chance purchases before the remaining stock was pulled from the shelves.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Ample garage space and a lift for car enthusiasts.
—David Caraccio
may 2, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Now, golf enthusiasts have filed the lawsuit against the city, hoping to squash any plans to build a wave pool of any size on the golf course.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The odds of run-ins between outdoor enthusiasts and rattlesnakes have increased as people have hit the trails these last two months.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Car enthusiasts with classic cars, custom builds and unique rides can enter.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Boasting several award-winning chefs, the city is sure to delight food and drink enthusiasts alike.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 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
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Diehard enthusiasts rushed to electronics stores across Beijing this week for last-chance purchases before the remaining stock was pulled from the shelves.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Ample garage space and a lift for car enthusiasts.
—David Caraccio
may 2, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Now, golf enthusiasts have filed the lawsuit against the city, hoping to squash any plans to build a wave pool of any size on the golf course.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The odds of run-ins between outdoor enthusiasts and rattlesnakes have increased as people have hit the trails these last two months.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Car enthusiasts with classic cars, custom builds and unique rides can enter.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Boasting several award-winning chefs, the city is sure to delight food and drink enthusiasts alike.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasts
Noun
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Nature lovers with more time to explore may want to immerse themselves in the landscape by hiking, camping, and other outdoor pursuits, but others prefer to take in the beauty and timelessness in a more relaxed way.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Made in response to a difficult breakup, the work alludes to two lovers parting ways, but also to Pau’s memories of isolation as a severely asthmatic child in a notoriously polluted city, lying in bed staring at the wall and inventing stories to distract herself from the difficulty of breathing.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Especially for beleaguered Magic fans, who have suffered through 17 seasons now without seeing their team win a playoff series.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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To this day, players and fans still believe that outside forces can conspire for or against them, that actions taken off the field can somehow affect the result of the game.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Lilac shrubs also spread through suckers — new stems that sprout from the root system and can crowd out other plants.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 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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In regards to the Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reteam exceeding $80M+, the pic really needs the date crowd, Prada fanatics, and ladies night to make a trail toward multiplexes.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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In 2025, the eatery was voted among the Top 50 sports bar in Charlotte, cementing itself as a go-to spot for sports fanatics, CharlotteFive previously reported.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Enthusiasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasts. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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