as in lover
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 enthusiast
Orlando-area art enthusiasts can enjoy the FAVO Art Stroll at Faith Arts Village Orlando and the opening of the 44th Annual Juried Student Exhibition at Crealdé School of Art.
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2025
But even as many bitcoin enthusiasts expressed frustration with Trump’s meme coin, none of the conference attendees interviewed by NBC News suggested there was anything to be done about it other than to try to persuade Trump to back off.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 31 May 2025
As for connectivity, the L5 HE doesn't offer Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless, but many gaming enthusiasts may prefer wired-only.
—Francisco Lahoz, PC Magazine, 31 May 2025
Big news for vintage train enthusiasts: The Orient Express brand is back with a luxe new train inspired by 1960s style.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2025
But even as many bitcoin enthusiasts expressed frustration with Trump’s meme coin, none of the conference attendees interviewed by NBC News suggested there was anything to be done about it other than to try to persuade Trump to back off.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 31 May 2025
As for connectivity, the L5 HE doesn't offer Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless, but many gaming enthusiasts may prefer wired-only.
—Francisco Lahoz, PC Magazine, 31 May 2025
Big news for vintage train enthusiasts: The Orient Express brand is back with a luxe new train inspired by 1960s style.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiast
Noun
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Hard and Semi-Soft Cheeses Good news for cheese lovers everywhere!—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The online marketplace is full of fellow antique lovers selling finds that date all the way back to the 1940s.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
Noun
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There was a significant interaction between gender and audience type, suggesting that, say, female romance fans might respond differently than male friendship fans.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The world of Dropout feels a little like being a Harry Potter fan before J. K. Rowling got Twitter.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
Noun
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What the Nuggets need to do is find a sucker who is willing to talk themselves into the remaining $79 million over two years owed to Porter, while sending back a couple of quality role players.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Peppers that produce large fruit should only be lightly pruned to remove unproductive suckers, but smaller-fruited pepper plants can be pruned a little more aggressively to boost airflow and branching.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Basic amenities, like operable equipment and clean locker rooms, seem increasingly hard to come by, and crowds at peak times — often just before or after 9-to-5 working hours — can deter even the most motivated of fitness fanatics.—
Josh Ocampo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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For the record, Raja refuses to buy the stale debate, sometimes raised by pizza fanatics, that South Florida water can’t flavor the crust like New York water can.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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The fact that death itself is the protagonist, rather than some mask-wearing homicidal maniac, is what gives these films their morbid allure.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
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And a perilous Purge situation flooding the streets with maniacs?—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Enthusiast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiast. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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