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
Zoom in: The 15th annual Eagle Watch event provides bird lovers and raptor fanatics the opportunity to see the predators dive for shad and waterfowl in the rushing waters of the Columbia and take a snooze in the trees surrounding Westrick Park.
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Meira Gebel, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
Rice and a group of eagle lovers rallied and spent several days in October building a platform in a nearby tree in the hopes the pair would accept it ahead of the 2025 mating season.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
And the ranking for studio distributors, which gets inclusive movies to film lovers, put Universal Pictures on top, followed by Sony in second place and then Warner Bros.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
Imagine a blend of a Las Vegas-style sportsbook, the energy of a sports bar and the design aesthetic of a cocktail lounge — that’s the vibe behind a new concept for sports lovers in South End soon.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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Meira Gebel, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
Rice and a group of eagle lovers rallied and spent several days in October building a platform in a nearby tree in the hopes the pair would accept it ahead of the 2025 mating season.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
And the ranking for studio distributors, which gets inclusive movies to film lovers, put Universal Pictures on top, followed by Sony in second place and then Warner Bros.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
Imagine a blend of a Las Vegas-style sportsbook, the energy of a sports bar and the design aesthetic of a cocktail lounge — that’s the vibe behind a new concept for sports lovers in South End soon.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lover
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For many fans, the idea of Cena's final WrestleMania match being against a newbie like Paul—rather than a more traditional title defense—has sparked significant backlash.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, the expectations have only grown, with film fans and market attendees eager to see the Berlinale return to its past glory when it was counted alongside Cannes and Venice as one of the world’s top three film festivals.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Jan. 2025
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Or, as they are officially known, scorpion suckers.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
The Arizona Republic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Many gardeners do nothing but remove suckers from the base of the shrub or tree forms and entangled branches or limbs that may affect movement around the plants.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Sill delivers indoor and outdoor plants, gardening essentials and accessories to plant enthusiasts in all 48 states.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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After all, few countries do transitional indoor-outdoor living spaces quite like Mexico does, which is why design enthusiasts, digital nomads, and jet-setters head below the border in droves whenever the need for sun and visual inspiration strikes.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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Despite Boone’s quick breakthrough, music wasn’t an early passion for the sports fanatic who funneled his energy into the Monroe High School diving team.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
19 Jan. 2025
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Like Biden, Carter left office with one of the lowest public approval ratings in American history, topping off his litany of disasters with the spectacle of 52 American diplomats held hostage for 444 days by Iranian fanatics in our embassy in Teheran.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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And yet a half-century later, producer Lorne Michaels and his merry maniacs are still at it.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Isaiah Stewart has become a defensive maniac as a full-time center.—
Fred Katz,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Lover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lover. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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