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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For many writers and word lovers — the very people any spelling reformer needs to convince — there’s a hand-me-down charm to these marks of distinction.
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Big Think, 10 Apr. 2025
Any romance reader familiar with the enemies-to-lovers trope should recognize this archetype.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Cabot Creamery butter lovers may want to check their fridges following a recent recall.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Daily specials like Sunday Brunch and Wine Wednesday can help narrow your options, and breakfast lovers will appreciate The Mad Greek’s popular all-day breakfast menu.
—Lillian Parker, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
While speaking to Elle UK for a feature released on Wednesday, Corrin shared details about an episode of the dystopian Netflix series in which the two play lovers.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Apr. 2025
On Friday, April 11, the three-day Coachella music festival will kick off at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, bringing thousands of music lovers, celebrities and influencers alike together for a weekend of amazing performances and parties.
—Brianne Tracy, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Oreo Brownie Frosty Fusion is made for chocolate lovers.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Spicy food lovers may need to double check the condiments in their fridges before the next taco night.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Big Think, 10 Apr. 2025
Any romance reader familiar with the enemies-to-lovers trope should recognize this archetype.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Cabot Creamery butter lovers may want to check their fridges following a recent recall.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Daily specials like Sunday Brunch and Wine Wednesday can help narrow your options, and breakfast lovers will appreciate The Mad Greek’s popular all-day breakfast menu.
—Lillian Parker, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
While speaking to Elle UK for a feature released on Wednesday, Corrin shared details about an episode of the dystopian Netflix series in which the two play lovers.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Apr. 2025
On Friday, April 11, the three-day Coachella music festival will kick off at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, bringing thousands of music lovers, celebrities and influencers alike together for a weekend of amazing performances and parties.
—Brianne Tracy, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Oreo Brownie Frosty Fusion is made for chocolate lovers.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Spicy food lovers may need to double check the condiments in their fridges before the next taco night.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Lovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovers. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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