1
as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
football fanatics are pretty much booked up for weekends from Labor Day to Super Bowl Sunday
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2
as in partisan
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause
once he joined the movement, he became a fanatic
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or fanatical
as in extreme
being very far from the center of public opinion
because of her fanatical views, her friends know better than to try to discuss the issues with her
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Recent Examples of fanatic
Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
The premier full-service merchandise and brand management agency connects artists with their superfans on a deeper level and transforming fans into fanatics with their fan ecosystems.
—Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Jordan Hoffman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2024
Nicklaus Roman, a cosmetic consumer and fanatic living in Austin, TX, loved the consistency and finish.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2024
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Noun
The two hair fanatics led a riveting conversation about the benefits of science-forward hair routines such as acidic and pH-balanced care.
—Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
The premier full-service merchandise and brand management agency connects artists with their superfans on a deeper level and transforming fans into fanatics with their fan ecosystems.
—Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
But everyone out in Oklahoma City — from the Uber driver to the folks at the hotel — everyone is a bit of a storm fanatic.
—Jordan Hoffman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2024
Nicklaus Roman, a cosmetic consumer and fanatic living in Austin, TX, loved the consistency and finish.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanatic
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After eight years of serving as a vibrant hub for coffee lovers, Irene’s will be closing on Nov. 24.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Here, a few suggestions for the art lovers on your list.Rima Suqi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Fostering greater collaboration between Ukrainian forces and local partisans would also help.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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The conflicted partisans are mostly Republican voters who have big personal qualms about Trump.Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024
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Colorado wildfires are becoming more extreme, and fire officials must seek new and better ways to prevent and fight them.The Denver Post, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s vituperative persona, his enmity toward multilateralism, and his extreme policy agenda could easily sink the United States’ prospects for meaningful leadership of the G-20.Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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While some fans want to sing along, others are decrying the practice in favor of simply watching the movie and staying quiet in public.Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Alameda Mini Boot Mindy Kaling and Jennifer Garner are just two of the famous fans of Ugg's signature chestnut hue.Nicol Natale, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Sticking with players who entered this season unknown to all the but the most rabid CFF fans, Army's dynamic QB is worth a look.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Easter eggs, the signature color, the rabid fans.David LaChapelle, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
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And a diverse network of monarch enthusiasts, conservation efforts and landowners are anxious to see whether or how the federal government plans to protect the widespread monarch.Nathan Rott, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
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The price of Dogecoin surged dramatically, and crypto enthusiasts suddenly became interested in Dogecoin.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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In videos, Prince is charming, goofy, a crusader for her causes.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Another reminder about Cruz's Cancun trip Allred, in a fiery speech, pinned the blame for the overturning of Roe v. Wade on Cruz, who was elected to the Senate as an antiabortion crusader in 2012.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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In the wake of Hasina’s ouster, there were sporadic attacks on Hindus and other minorities that were spun and amplified by the Awami League as evidence that radical Islamists had seized control.Charlie Campbell, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
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But from a global perspective, Israel is just the tip of the spear in a wider conflict with an increasingly nihilistic and technologically sophisticated network of radical Islamists.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Fanatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanatic. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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