as in fan
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
an enthusiastic lover of all kinds of team sports
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Recent Examples of lover
Bagel lovers can pick from classic varieties like sesame, cinnamon raisin, blueberry and poppy seed.
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Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Nyong’o also plays Clytemnestra, the unfaithful wife of Agamemnon, whom Clytemnestra and her lover, Aegisthus, murder.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 July 2026
There are captivating lakes aplenty, in particular Como and Garda, and the Dolomites for mountain lovers adventuring with their offspring.
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Kathryn Romeyn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
This highly walkable area—a true luxury for a Los Angeles neighborhood—hosts a welcoming midcentury-modern home ready to accommodate design lovers.
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Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lover
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Nyong’o also plays Clytemnestra, the unfaithful wife of Agamemnon, whom Clytemnestra and her lover, Aegisthus, murder.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 July 2026
There are captivating lakes aplenty, in particular Como and Garda, and the Dolomites for mountain lovers adventuring with their offspring.
—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
This highly walkable area—a true luxury for a Los Angeles neighborhood—hosts a welcoming midcentury-modern home ready to accommodate design lovers.
—
Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lover
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lover
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Courtside fans Swift and Kelce were most recently spotted sitting court-side at game three of the Eastern Conference Finals played between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks in May 2026.
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The first-year pro soccer club dropped a 2-1 home game to One Knoxville, watching the Tennessee side and reigning league champ rally to steal all three points in front of 7,223 fans at Expo Idaho.
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But Kiyoko is a sucker for a happy ending, and things tie up neater than the rest of the film might otherwise suggest.
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Removing the suckers encourages better air circulation and focuses the plant’s energy on producing fruit, says Singh.
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This guide offers both traditional and innovative recipes, perfect for fans of farfalle, gnocchi enthusiasts, or noodle soup lovers.
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As the United States marks its 250th birthday, many astronomy enthusiasts may be asking exactly that.
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Gardner’s Big Slick co-host and fellow Chiefs fanatic, Eric Stonestreet and his wife, Lindsay, attended.
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For basketball fanatic Adam Sandler, there was no better way to shake off the pre-wedding jitters than shooting some hoops.
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It also should be noted three-time MVP Jokic is a close friend of Braun who is an admirer of the former KU wing’s style of play and production on both offense and defense.
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Tardieu, who has long counted himself an admirer of Brazil scored in the match and initially struggled to process the feat.
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“Lover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lover. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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