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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variants
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
Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
Shortly after the Paris Couture Week show, beauty fanatics and experts quickly began to dissect McGrath’s brilliant makeup artistry, earning high praise from notable lookers-on.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Feb. 2024
Merry Christmas to all and thanks for letting this Christmas fanatic share all her holiday dreams coming true!
—Maria Menounos, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Her most improbable scheme was to sell a Bruckner manuscript—the first three movements of the Third Symphony, which had been in Mahler’s possession—to none other than Hitler, a Bruckner fanatic.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
Shortly after the Paris Couture Week show, beauty fanatics and experts quickly began to dissect McGrath’s brilliant makeup artistry, earning high praise from notable lookers-on.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
That meant that Texas had to hear from fanatic students throughout its 67-55 win over the Bears.
—Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Feb. 2024
Merry Christmas to all and thanks for letting this Christmas fanatic share all her holiday dreams coming true!
—Maria Menounos, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanatic
Noun
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Tom Boland, the chief marketing officer at Bojangles, spoke about why this dish will be a hit for so many brunch lovers.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2025
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Together, Nicky and Emma blend creativity and hospitality, making Aure a must-visit destination for fine dining lovers seeking something truly special.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Podcasters, partisans, or anyone, really, can tell outrageous, incendiary lies about a candidate.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025
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Johnson, who has struggled with questioning from reporters at times, will need to maintain a strong front against antagonistic partisans on Capitol Hill.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For Rico Nasty, extreme was the name of the game, with some needlepoint glam by way of her acupuncturist.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
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Time after time, extreme pessimism has set the stage for outsized gains, on average, as evidenced by the 39 previous times where the number of Bulls has been equal to or less than the present tally.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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This was the 21st home loss of the season for the Bulls, who have only won 10 games in front of their own fans this year.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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The feature includes interviews with Kinkade’s closest friends and family, his critics, and his fans.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But the rabid fans were left disappointed as Lahore’s temperamental weather spoiled the party and ended what had been an engrossing match.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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West should be ostracized for his rabid antisemitism.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While in town, history enthusiasts can dive deeper into Louisiana’s rich culture with a visit to the Capitol Park Museum, where The Louisiana Experience exhibit offers a journey through the state’s unique traditions, including the diverse ways Mardi Gras is celebrated throughout Louisiana.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the season change, the equinox brings another treat for night-sky enthusiasts.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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A number of fans seem to believe that the shift can be attributed to his portrayal of Gotham City's caped crusader in Matt Reeves' 2022 reboot of the DC character.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Later, Christian crusaders built citadels along the coast that went on to be repurposed by Muslim Ottoman rulers.—
Daniele Hamamdjian,
NBC News,
17 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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That will require Penix to develop into a top-10 quarterback and a radical upgrade on defense.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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While not quite radical transparency, the update did loosen the rigid strictures that have surrounded top-tier franchises for the last 20 years.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Fanatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanatic. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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