1
as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
football fanatics are pretty much booked up for weekends from Labor Day to Super Bowl Sunday
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2
as in partisan
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause
once he joined the movement, he became a fanatic
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or fanatical
as in extreme
being very far from the center of public opinion
because of her fanatical views, her friends know better than to try to discuss the issues with her
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Recent Examples of fanatic
Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
Perhaps less well known is her life as a sports fanatic.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
The Know, Denver Post, 1 June 2025
If his tenacity for hosting house shows isn’t indication enough, Paul has long been a music fanatic.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 22 May 2025
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Noun
The Brad Pitt film from Top Gun: Maverick filmmaker Joseph Kosinski would attract new fans to the sport, while F1 fanatics would flock to theaters and boost the box office.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
Perhaps less well known is her life as a sports fanatic.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
Adjective
In a small town in western Ireland, Jamie O’Neill is about to start secondary school, a Catholic school run by a fanatic and filled with plenty of bullies looking for someone just like Jamie to persecute.
—The Know, Denver Post, 1 June 2025
If his tenacity for hosting house shows isn’t indication enough, Paul has long been a music fanatic.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanatic
Noun
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For lovers of art, architecture, and history, don't miss the Achilleion, a palace-turned-museum that was once the private refuge of the beloved Empress Elisabeth of Austria.—
Mina Agnos,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Thomasville is full of Queen Anne and Victorian architecture and serves as a quiet weekend retreat for lovers of architecture, gardens, and good food.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
Noun
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As for the loyal opposition, Democrats are in bad odor with voters and even many of their own partisans after Joe Biden’s handlers gaslighted the public on the frailty and declining faculties of the octogenarian president.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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In Italy this became essential reading about the experiences of Jewish partisans during the war.—
Suzanne Cope
July 3,
Literary Hub,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Both companies show extreme volatility in bear markets, but Palantir's recovery has been more robust, possibly owing to its growing profitability and improving operational metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Flooding is the second-deadliest weather hazard in the U.S. behind extreme heat.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Experts Only Festival is expected to draw 50,000 fans to Randall’s Island.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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The Oberoi Luxury Nile Cruisers With a nearly perfect score, The Oberoi Cruises was a standout fan favorite.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Unvaccinated pets represent the greatest risk of rabies exposure to humans and are frequently the link between rabid wildlife and people.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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If a pet or livestock animal is bitten by a rabid animal, the owner should immediately call a veterinarian, who is legally obligated to report it to the proper health authorities.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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Among the grounds, fitness enthusiasts will be happy to find both pickleball and tennis courts.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
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According to Pizza Hut's blog, the Hut Lover's Pizzas offer something for every taste, including pineapple enthusiasts.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Today, taxes on wealth, as opposed to income, form the core of anti-billionaire crusaders’ plans to eliminate the largest fortunes.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Anti-pornography crusaders are on a winning streak.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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True love for this country has become rarer today, and in fact, radical hatred has become more common.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Student activists and radical thinkers were desperate to reform and strengthen China.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
5 July 2025
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“Fanatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanatic. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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