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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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To hear Nichushkin tell it after a 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals, the warm vibes from the fans and teammates could have melted the ice.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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But Kerr’s point stands: Only casual fans would ever use basic counting stats to try to capture Green’s impact.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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While some patrons are sad to see longtime purveyors leave, the response has mostly been positive, Gallup said.Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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Unlike most late fall festivals, Thessaloniki in Northern Greece regularly draws packed crowds of passionate and youthful patrons, largely thanks to the city’s significant student population.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps that’s why Sedona attracts such a strong enclave of New Age spiritual devotees searching for metaphysical energy in the vortexes allegedly sprinkled throughout its buttes and spires.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Inés Anguiano, our associate test kitchen manager is something of a pork devotee.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2024
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Twice in recent months, when the check came, one of the guests has proclaimed that the group would treat the host.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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With 40% of his guests over the age of 55, Adamolekun wants his improvements to appeal to all generations.Maya Huter, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Baked, roasted, or sauteed, butternut squash is a favorite among many a squash lover.Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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Most wine lovers know that the word Sauvignon comes from the French word sauvage and the word blanc simply means white, but most people don’t know the reason is because when untrained vines of the variety have a distinctly unkempt appearance.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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Thus Internet denizens compete to make the best, most authoritative or provocative recommendations.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
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No, no, no, crypto denizens cry, Gresham is wrong, good money, i.e. bitcoin drives out bad, i.e. dollars.Clem Chambers, Forbes, 26 Sep. 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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When the resort held its 10-year anniversary bash in November 2011, the event was a decidedly low-key celebration of employees and local regulars rather than Hollywood celebs.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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In addition to those five regulars, ace starting pitcher Spencer Strider needed season-ending elbow surgery after two starts.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Habitué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitu%C3%A9. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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