enthusiasts

noun

plural of enthusiast
as in lovers
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something skiing enthusiasts can't wait for the first snowfall of the season

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Recent Examples of enthusiasts Where companies such as Zero and Stark have pushed hard to gain high output numbers in order to win sales, Bonnell hopes to win them by building e-bikes that appeal to riders and enthusiasts at a more visceral level. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 The building attracts architecture enthusiasts as much as contemporary art fans. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Honda's midsize three-row SUV is a strong value and ideal for driving enthusiasts who want an SUV that isn't boring but also has plenty of passenger and cargo space. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Classic Rock Jam 2026 Perfect for the rock enthusiasts, this special evening features the Grundy Family Band and the School of Rock East Cobb House Band. — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026 This major $200 price drop gives movie enthusiasts, sports fans, and gamers an opportunity to capture deep black levels, vibrant quantum dot color volume, and lag-free frame rates without standard retail price strain. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 Tennoz’s proximity to Haneda Airport has also helped make the area one of Tokyo’s leading art destinations, attracting contemporary art collectors and enthusiasts from Japan and abroad. — The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 During the monthly programs, yarn enthusiasts can work on their own knit, crochet or other yarn art project in a group setting, according to a press release from the district. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The country remains a popular destination among outdoor enthusiasts due to its Amazon Rainforest and incredible salt flats. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasts
  1. lovers
  2. fans
  3. suckers
  4. fanatics
Noun
  • Board game lovers will soon be able to nerd out at a new store and may even get the chance to play a few rounds inside a former bank vault.
    — Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, volumizing mascara lovers may just have found their new holy grail, particularly those who want volume without clumping.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of lovers
Noun
  • Heads of state, parents of book recipients, music fans, movie fans and, like me, women who felt blessed to have had such a glamorous role model publicly mourned the loss.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Thank you for the memories, the friendship, and for bringing joy to generations of fans.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fans
Noun
  • Some kinds of trees, such as honey locusts, hackberries, lindens and maples, are naturally more inclined to produce suckers.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The ornamental characteristics of suckers that develop from roots are inferior to the upper portion of the tree.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of suckers
Noun
  • That’s good news for autumnal fanatics, as this foliage-rich route—lined with maples, oaks, birches, and more—becomes postcard-perfect each October.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Adolf Hitler's army has been shattered, but thousands of Nazi fanatics are prepared to engage in an epic last stand.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fanatics

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“Enthusiasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasts. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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