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
For lovers of art, architecture, and history, don't miss the Achilleion, a palace-turned-museum that was once the private refuge of the beloved Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
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Mina Agnos, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Thomasville is full of Queen Anne and Victorian architecture and serves as a quiet weekend retreat for lovers of architecture, gardens, and good food.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Scott Talley is a native Detroiter, a proud product of Detroit Public Schools and a lifelong lover of Detroit culture in its diverse forms.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
The former lover of French singer Serge Gainsbourg, Birkin died in 2023 after a long battle with leukemia.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
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Mina Agnos, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Thomasville is full of Queen Anne and Victorian architecture and serves as a quiet weekend retreat for lovers of architecture, gardens, and good food.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Scott Talley is a native Detroiter, a proud product of Detroit Public Schools and a lifelong lover of Detroit culture in its diverse forms.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
The former lover of French singer Serge Gainsbourg, Birkin died in 2023 after a long battle with leukemia.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lover
Noun
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Around 4,500 Everton fans made the short trip into neighbouring Lancashire for Saturday’s match.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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Winn said that fan encounter did not happen at Eastern Market, which is is probably good for the chickens, given the number of slaughterhouses nearby.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Like these rich men, Luthor embraces his villainy by styling himself as a sleek anti-hero and lording his privilege over the rest of society’s suckers.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
16 July 2025
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Check the main vine and secondary shoot regularly for new suckers and remove them promptly.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Quinn’s role as Eddie Munson, a heavy metal enthusiast and leader of the Hellfire Club, on season four of Stranger Things marked his breakout role in Hollywood.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Discovery Cove offers a truly unique waterpark experience that aquatic life enthusiasts will adore.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
23 July 2025
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Skincare fanatics will appreciate deals on RoC’s beloved wrinkle cream, La Roche-Posay’s tinted SPF, and a host of K-beauty labels fortunately stocked on Amazon.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Alexander was a talented guitarist, a Ranger fanatic and a prankster.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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“Lover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lover. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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