as in fans
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 lovers
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.
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Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Although many wine lovers equate cost with quality, Errazuriz is not concerned about the reasonable price.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Despite morale-sapping staff layoffs, bizarre executive orders and a 43-day federal government shutdown last fall, the grandeur and serenity of national parks in California remain irresistible to outdoors lovers looking to unwind.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
The cleanest cruise ships have been revealed in a new study — and some of the findings may surprise cruise lovers.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
For more advice on keeping your pets happy, healthy and safe through every season, visit USA TODAY Pets, your destination for expert advice, heartwarming stories and the latest news for animal lovers.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Barnes & Noble’s purchase of distressed local shops in Denver and San Francisco has been bittersweet for book lovers in those cities, who may resent the chain but relish the preservation of their local institutions.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
Attend The Spring Festivals Festival lovers have plenty to look forward to in March, including the Chattanooga Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival at Coolidge Park.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale lead as the undead lovers.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Although many wine lovers equate cost with quality, Errazuriz is not concerned about the reasonable price.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Despite morale-sapping staff layoffs, bizarre executive orders and a 43-day federal government shutdown last fall, the grandeur and serenity of national parks in California remain irresistible to outdoors lovers looking to unwind.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
The cleanest cruise ships have been revealed in a new study — and some of the findings may surprise cruise lovers.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
For more advice on keeping your pets happy, healthy and safe through every season, visit USA TODAY Pets, your destination for expert advice, heartwarming stories and the latest news for animal lovers.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Barnes & Noble’s purchase of distressed local shops in Denver and San Francisco has been bittersweet for book lovers in those cities, who may resent the chain but relish the preservation of their local institutions.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
Attend The Spring Festivals Festival lovers have plenty to look forward to in March, including the Chattanooga Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival at Coolidge Park.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale lead as the undead lovers.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovers
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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Fitness enthusiasts from around the world are participating in competitions along Ocean Drive, between Fifth and Eighth streets.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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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
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
“Lovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovers. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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