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also habitue
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as in fan
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
confirmed habitués of the theater, they support serious dramas as well as comedies and musicals
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as in patron
someone who regularly spends time in a particular place
a confirmed habitué of the country club, she keeps tabs on who's having an affair
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Recent Examples of habitué
Books Nora Ephron was a star writer, talk show habitue and media darling when magazines were everything and such a career was possible.
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Karen Heller, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
And the audio adaptation turns out to benefit not only from Daniels’s pitch-perfect delivery, but also from that of Rick Foucheux, who plays Sen. John McDowell, a jaded habitue of the political swamp.
—Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2020
But for anyone who’s not a weekend-midnights New Beverly habitue or even has only seen one or two, there’s the ineluctable appeal of great pop songs, well-belted — no Easter egg acknowledgement required.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2021
Sun Valley, Idaho, habitues such as Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Justin Timberlake and other celebs are a large part of the continuing glitterati factor in thi s resort town.
—Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2020
Expecting the slow but steady ramp-up of in-the-know habitues and farsighted home buyers to continue as more stylish businesses and artist communities settle there, Frey has decided to open her studio to the public.
—Leilani Marie Labong, SFChronicle.com, 26 June 2018
Warren Hinckle, San Francisco watering hole habitue, and basset hound Bentley belly up to the bar at the old Pipeline.
—Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Dec. 2017
Karen Heller, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
And the audio adaptation turns out to benefit not only from Daniels’s pitch-perfect delivery, but also from that of Rick Foucheux, who plays Sen. John McDowell, a jaded habitue of the political swamp.
—Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2020
But for anyone who’s not a weekend-midnights New Beverly habitue or even has only seen one or two, there’s the ineluctable appeal of great pop songs, well-belted — no Easter egg acknowledgement required.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2021
Sun Valley, Idaho, habitues such as Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Justin Timberlake and other celebs are a large part of the continuing glitterati factor in thi s resort town.
—Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2020
Expecting the slow but steady ramp-up of in-the-know habitues and farsighted home buyers to continue as more stylish businesses and artist communities settle there, Frey has decided to open her studio to the public.
—Leilani Marie Labong, SFChronicle.com, 26 June 2018
Warren Hinckle, San Francisco watering hole habitue, and basset hound Bentley belly up to the bar at the old Pipeline.
—Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitué
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This song's costuming includes sunglasses and KISS OF LIFE has taken note that fans will bring out the accessory just for this performance.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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During each three-night run, The Used will perform one of their first three albums in full each night, allowing fans to experience these iconic records in their entirety.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
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His patron, and his nemesis, is the Philadelphia blueblood industrialist played by Guy Pearce.Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 3 Dec. 2024
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The rebels have Damascus in their sights, and the ability of Assad's forces to repel them — with their patrons Russia and Iran bogged down by other conflicts — suddenly seems uncertain.Ivana Saric, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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December 3 is a day of thanks for devotees of a certain cult fast-food item that has had more comebacks than Tom Brady and Michael Jordan combined.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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Some of those especially enthusiastic devotees who took the bit the extra mile and painted their skin to match Elphaba's green complexion, however, faced mixed reactions from movie theaters.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Other guests at the event included Kate's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton; her sister, Pippa Middleton; her brother, James Middleton, and his wife, Alizée Thevenet.Simon Perry, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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It was led by the Archbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich, with more than 1,500 guests in attendance.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Power Grip Stick & Set Duo Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray Snag this on-sale primer and setting spray duo for the beauty lover on your gift list.Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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For the basketball lover in your home, this easy-to-install over-the-door basketball hoop is on sale for $30.Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
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The town of Eureka, for example, was being sued by their former Chinese denizens for reparations.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
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That circuit implemented much more solid tarping for Year 2 to discourage any non-ticketed viewers from sneaking a peek after many downtown denizens found a way to see stock cars for free in 2023.Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The roaming vampire was hanging out in front of the movie theater with his human familiars, all fully armed and ready to throw down for their undead master.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 22 Mar. 2023
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The town is populated with familiars: her brother, her best friend, a new lover, a new grandniece.Condé Nast, The New Yorker, 17 July 2023
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But For Disney Hotels Few Disney regulars are in the parks more than Molly McCormack and her husband Alan McCormack.Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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In this romantic wish list of components for the perfect pub, Orwell’s fantasy boozer is frequented by regulars who sit in the same chair night after night, employs chirpy, liver-sausage-sandwich-slinging barmaids, and serves its ale in strawberry-pink china mugs.Will Noble, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Habitué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitu%C3%A9. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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