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Recent Examples of fandom
But Illinois fandom wasn’t confined to the university area.
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Aidan Sadovi, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
There’s no questioning Goydos’ fandom.
—Jay Paris, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
When the Bruins obtained Viktor Arvidsson from the Edmonton Oilers last summer, it was met with not much more of a shrug from the fandom.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The restoration happened in no small part thanks to his persistent and vocal fandom of the film.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Aidan Sadovi, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
There’s no questioning Goydos’ fandom.
—Jay Paris, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
When the Bruins obtained Viktor Arvidsson from the Edmonton Oilers last summer, it was met with not much more of a shrug from the fandom.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The restoration happened in no small part thanks to his persistent and vocal fandom of the film.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fandom
Noun
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Yet key dramatic moments—a shooting, the robbers’ realization that the bank vault is empty—occurred in a hallway invisible to the audience, described secondhand.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Through a dozen feature films and one local short, the festival’s films invite audiences to reflect on resilience, identity and powerful storytelling in the face of adversity, according to Giovanna Torres, founder of Cine Casual.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Naturally, the cast shines in their performances, and the films have become cult classics—with talk of a third installment in the works as of 2026.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Altoids Sours, those cult-favorite candies packaged in metal tins, were launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s and discontinued around 2010 due to declining sales.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Fandom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fandom. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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