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also habitue
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as in fan
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
confirmed habitués of the theater, they support serious dramas as well as comedies and musicals
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as in patron
someone who regularly spends time in a particular place
a confirmed habitué of the country club, she keeps tabs on who's having an affair
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Recent Examples of habitué
Books Nora Ephron was a star writer, talk show habitue and media darling when magazines were everything and such a career was possible.
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Karen Heller, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
And the audio adaptation turns out to benefit not only from Daniels’s pitch-perfect delivery, but also from that of Rick Foucheux, who plays Sen. John McDowell, a jaded habitue of the political swamp.
—Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2020
But for anyone who’s not a weekend-midnights New Beverly habitue or even has only seen one or two, there’s the ineluctable appeal of great pop songs, well-belted — no Easter egg acknowledgement required.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2021
Sun Valley, Idaho, habitues such as Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Justin Timberlake and other celebs are a large part of the continuing glitterati factor in thi s resort town.
—Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2020
Expecting the slow but steady ramp-up of in-the-know habitues and farsighted home buyers to continue as more stylish businesses and artist communities settle there, Frey has decided to open her studio to the public.
—Leilani Marie Labong, SFChronicle.com, 26 June 2018
Warren Hinckle, San Francisco watering hole habitue, and basset hound Bentley belly up to the bar at the old Pipeline.
—Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Dec. 2017
Karen Heller, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
And the audio adaptation turns out to benefit not only from Daniels’s pitch-perfect delivery, but also from that of Rick Foucheux, who plays Sen. John McDowell, a jaded habitue of the political swamp.
—Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2020
But for anyone who’s not a weekend-midnights New Beverly habitue or even has only seen one or two, there’s the ineluctable appeal of great pop songs, well-belted — no Easter egg acknowledgement required.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2021
Sun Valley, Idaho, habitues such as Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Justin Timberlake and other celebs are a large part of the continuing glitterati factor in thi s resort town.
—Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2020
Expecting the slow but steady ramp-up of in-the-know habitues and farsighted home buyers to continue as more stylish businesses and artist communities settle there, Frey has decided to open her studio to the public.
—Leilani Marie Labong, SFChronicle.com, 26 June 2018
Warren Hinckle, San Francisco watering hole habitue, and basset hound Bentley belly up to the bar at the old Pipeline.
—Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitué
Noun
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On the final night of the convention, two of the stars who also happen to be incredibly talented musicians, treated fans to an intimate concert in a local venue on the square, Canopy + The Roots.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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For fans of a certain vintage, Adidas will spark happy memories.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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There's no shortage of drink options at At Random, where patrons are given a binder full of cocktails to choose from, from classic cocktails to ice cream drinks and more.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Having earned nine Olivier Awards and six Tony Awards among 60 major honors, the show has enchanted over two million West End patrons and 11 million globally.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 July 2025
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Opener Jake Worthington, also a devotee of traditional country, showcased his own growing talent and potential for stardom.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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One thought of Madonna’s Eva Perón greeting devotees in Evita.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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The stars both appeared in guest roles on Smallville, the coming-of-age take on the kid from Krypton, and the CW's Supergirl, which follows Superman's similarly super-powered cousin.—
Ryan Coleman Updated,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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He's also been a special guest on select dates of Jake Shane's tour, where he's been vulnerable — in more ways than one.—
Maya Pow,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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On the hunt for the key to a country music lover’s heart?—
Ramal Nasim
July 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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Beach lovers should check out Britannia Beach and then continue to drive north towards Sea to Sky Gondola.—
Miriam Porter,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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It is tried, true, tested—a denizen of WIRED reviewer Julian Chokkattu’s countertop for a half-decade and a longtime resident of WIRED's list of the best espresso machines.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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But Portland remains a drinking town first and foremost, its 21st-century denizens not too different from the thirsty loggers who grew this town a hundred or so odd years ago.—
Jordan Michelman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 July 2025
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The Santal, in South Asia, believed that witches (always female) copulated with spirit familiars and devoured the organs of children.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
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But before Guillermo leaves for good, Nandor offers him a seat in his coffin, which unexpectedly is revealed to be the secret entrance to the underground crime-fighting lair much to the former familiar's delight and surprise.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
17 Dec. 2024
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His most productive outing came in the regular-season finale against Charlotte, with Davison tallying nine points, four assists and two steals in 17 minutes while most of Boston’s regulars sat out.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
24 July 2025
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The ensemble cast features a mix of Jarmusch regulars and newcomers: Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Charlotte Rampling, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Sarah Greene, Indya Moore, Luka Sabbat, and Françoise Lebrun all star.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Habitué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitu%C3%A9. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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