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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The car is meant to be a turnkey, track-only bit of fun for 911 superfans with some money to burn, and this one comes with an F1 champion’s stamp of approval.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
One California superfan was Jef Raskin, the 31st employee at Apple Computer.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
Beyond his entrepreneurial success, Galanis is a passionate Chicago Bears superfan, bringing both sharp football insights and diehard energy to every NFL conversation.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Every Taskmaster superfan has their favorite contestants, their favorite tasks, their favorite individual moments within the show’s ever-growing history.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
One California superfan was Jef Raskin, the 31st employee at Apple Computer.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
Beyond his entrepreneurial success, Galanis is a passionate Chicago Bears superfan, bringing both sharp football insights and diehard energy to every NFL conversation.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Every Taskmaster superfan has their favorite contestants, their favorite tasks, their favorite individual moments within the show’s ever-growing history.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for superfan
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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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