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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For the first time ever, past Voice contestants and superfans of the series will make up a new voting block that influences the competition’s outcome in real time.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 22 July 2025
The superfans, most of whom were about four decades younger than Stewart, who is eighty-three, continued their tour.
—Bob Morris, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
At present, only those explicitly invited, many of whom are a select group of superfans with large followings in the Tesla community, may hail one of his robotaxis.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 30 June 2025
The upcoming documentary focuses on these superfans.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 22 July 2025
The superfans, most of whom were about four decades younger than Stewart, who is eighty-three, continued their tour.
—Bob Morris, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
At present, only those explicitly invited, many of whom are a select group of superfans with large followings in the Tesla community, may hail one of his robotaxis.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 30 June 2025
The upcoming documentary focuses on these superfans.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 15 July 2025
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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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