superfan
noun
su·per·fan
ˌsü-pər-ˈfan 
plural superfans
: an extremely enthusiastic or dedicated fan
… superfans, people absolutely enveloped by their passion.—
George Plimpton
George Plimpton… is considering placing cameras around his team's complex and having superfans pay to tune in …—Peter King
Peter KingTo coaches and college presidents, boosters are superfans willing to put their money where their hearts are.—Robert Lipsyte
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What began as a groundbreaking social experiment to see how a group of strangers could live together on an island for 39 days has gradually evolved into an intricate strategy game that superfans devote their lives to studying.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
With so many returnees and new era players, everyone is a superfan, and no one is playing like a chaotic mess.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2026
On fanship, Panitch drew a line from Kevin Feige’s comic book fluency at Marvel to the new generation of genuine manga and anime superfans now positioned to shepherd adaptations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026
San Diego State superfan Chet Carney will be remembered during a May 31 celebration of life on campus.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
With so many returnees and new era players, everyone is a superfan, and no one is playing like a chaotic mess.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2026
On fanship, Panitch drew a line from Kevin Feige’s comic book fluency at Marvel to the new generation of genuine manga and anime superfans now positioned to shepherd adaptations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026
San Diego State superfan Chet Carney will be remembered during a May 31 celebration of life on campus.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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