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enthusiasts

NOUN

person active in interest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

addict admirer aficionado believer buff devotee fan fanatic follower lover participant supporter zealot

STRONG

bug bum eccentric freak maniac monomaniac nut optimist partisan rooter votary worshiper

WEAK

habitué

Antonyms

STRONGEST

adversary enemy opponent

WEAK

critic detractor pessimist

Example Sentences

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The sailing was particularly popular with birding enthusiasts, said Ruhi Çenet, a 35-year-old YouTuber from Istanbul, who traveled on the first leg of the voyage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

While highly technical, the demonstration has clear applications in drug discovery and medicine, potentially delivering the transformation that quantum enthusiasts have long promised.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Creatine is widely known as a go to supplement for athletes and gym enthusiasts, often linked to improved strength and performance.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

While L.A. has become the epicenter of VHS collecting in the country, the most notable gathering for enthusiasts, VHS Fest, takes place every summer at the Mahoning Drive-in Theater in Lehighton, Pa.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

We ended up picking dead fish and garbage off the Stokum “beach” as part of the fall cleanup organized by my mom and the rest of the Lake Erie enthusiasts.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx