1
as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
football fanatics are pretty much booked up for weekends from Labor Day to Super Bowl Sunday
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2
as in partisan
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause
once he joined the movement, he became a fanatic
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variants
or fanatical
as in extreme
being very far from the center of public opinion
because of her fanatical views, her friends know better than to try to discuss the issues with her
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Recent Examples of fanatic
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Watching these Eagles linebackers was a treat for football fanatics — and stunning for fans who’ve seen the Eagles linebackers for much of the past decade.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
There is an almost mythical, fanatical connection between the Republic of Ireland and Leeds.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2025
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Noun
For coffee fanatics short on space but not on taste, Keurig's K-Mini Mate Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker is for you.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Watching these Eagles linebackers was a treat for football fanatics — and stunning for fans who’ve seen the Eagles linebackers for much of the past decade.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Constantine’s primary focus, if not fanatical preoccupation, from 1890 on was poetry.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
There is an almost mythical, fanatical connection between the Republic of Ireland and Leeds.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanatic
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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During World War II, the song was transformed by Italian partisans into an anti-fascist anthem.—
Amanda Castro
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Albert Rowuin, who lives in Orange County, is a hardcore partisan.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ceramic parts are known for their resilience in extreme environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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With Kennedy at the helm of HHS, major medical organizations have expressed extreme alarm about restrictions to COVID-19 vaccines that have already taken place and warned of potential further restrictions to routine childhood vaccines.—
Sony Salzman,
ABC News,
17 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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An Israeli military official, speaking on condition of anonymity under military guidelines, told The Associated Press that about 2,000 to 3,000 Hamas militants remain in Gaza City, along with a network of tunnels.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Israeli military estimates there are up to 3,000 Hamas militants in Gaza City, a military official said Tuesday, but the tiny number underscores the nearly impossible task facing the IDF, comprising less than 1% of the local population.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Mom screams like a rabid animal.—
Dr. Sue Varma,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Speaking of being a rabid dog, how did that help you as a producer through production?—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Whiskey enthusiasts now treat cask finishes as a sign of experimentation and premiumization, and brands know it.—
Andy Vasoyan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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While fashion enthusiasts turned their eyes towards stunning designs, beauty lovers were focused on what was coming down the runway and the NYC streets.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Underwood is not a regulator or a public-health crusader.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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Student protesters named Nepal’s former chief justice and longtime anti-corruption crusader Sushila Karki as the country’s caretaker prime minister Friday, following deadly anti-corruption demonstrations that toppled the government.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Fanatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanatic. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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