as in fans
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 lovers
After all, when lovers of the cosmos come together in this Earth sign, tradition, courtship and long-term commitment take precedence over fleeting chemistry.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The cafe’s signature coconut latte is a great way to beat the heat and a must for coconut lovers.
—Arundhati Hazra, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Seektop Foldable Hiking Backpack Hikers and lovers of the great outdoors, the Seektop Foldable Hiking Backpack was made for you.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
For the third year, restaurants in Hayward are enticing food lovers with the opportunity to save money while discovering new places and revisiting old favorites.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Then, a police-like force rages through their East Village neighborhood, threatening Renata’s friends, lovers, and the memories of those who have died.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Victoria Falls is also close by for all the landmark lovers.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
The chain, which got its start in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1950, has been a favorite for penny-pinching burger lovers for decades now and its new Whatdeals will help cement that reputation.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
This one—a dense design of faux, lunaria branches in an understated cream colorway—is great for minimalists and eclectic design lovers alike.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovers
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John Stamos shared a dramatic new look with fans in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Jan 13.—
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As to what exactly will be available for the fans to purchase, LA28 officials wouldn’t say on Tuesday.—
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Located in Uptown Charlotte, the attraction appeals to racing enthusiasts and casual visitors alike, offering interactive experiences that bring the sport’s rich history to life.—
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Pickleball enthusiasts expressed excitement that indoor courts would be opening but opponents worried other community events that were once held at the site would be forced out like arts and crafts show, roller derby, the Rosie the Riveter festival and Fourth of July celebrations.—
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Additionally, prune any dead branches, thorny suckers, and any branches that may be touching the ground.—
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Begin by removing any suckers at the base of the tree, side shoots on the trunk, crossing or crooked branches, dead or damaged branches, those that are growing inward, and crowded branches.—
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Disney and Lucasfilm really went all out with this one, and Star Wars fanatics who aren’t strict purists won't find a better box set right now.—
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Virginia's capital city has something for every type of traveler—from history lovers and art fanatics to foodies and outdoorsy types.—
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“Lovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovers. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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