as in lovers
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
lifelong fans of country and western music
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Recent Examples of fans
Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Of the two brothers, Jeremiah is the antagonist of the season, mainly because fans have been rooting for Conrad and Belly since day one, while Jeremiah stands in their way.
—Olivia Petter, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
His chat room—a continual stream of comments from fans—expressed a range of reactions to Kirk’s death.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
That was the last time fans saw Burrow on the field on Sunday.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Needless to say, fans have been waiting for the Limitless One to make his triumphant return.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Of the two brothers, Jeremiah is the antagonist of the season, mainly because fans have been rooting for Conrad and Belly since day one, while Jeremiah stands in their way.
—Olivia Petter, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
His chat room—a continual stream of comments from fans—expressed a range of reactions to Kirk’s death.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
That was the last time fans saw Burrow on the field on Sunday.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans
Noun
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There is, actually, another category of nail lovers that has emerged in recent years, and those are people who swear by temporary press-ons.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The collection features hoodies, tees, jackets, and hats, all combining NFL branding with BXR aesthetics, making for something that appeals both to sports super‑fans and streetwear lovers alike.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When danger nears, the first few birds flap their wings, sending a cascading signal that triggers a collective launch.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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An off-normal reading—say, lubricant temperature creeping up—triggers a work order automatically.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The scene flicks to a flashback of Henry at war, which then switches to Henry in his previous timeline suffering from a nightmare.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Train yourself to look for growth that should be removed, such as tomato suckers and low-growing tomato branches, excess dahlia foliage, and tangled thyme.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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The little suckers will ingest this and die.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This song encourages them to get messy, play, and have fun with this staple activity of the Halloween season.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
19 Sep. 2025
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The backdrop this year is a festive workshop and the set encourages building and creative play.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dano is joined by Jude Law as Putin; Alicia Vikander as Baranov’s beautiful wife Ksenia, who oscillates between a desire for bohemian freedom and wealth and influence, and Will Keen as real-life late oligarch Boris Berezovsky, a former ally of the Russian leader who became an exiled critic.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
31 Aug. 2025
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The electrical voltage of nerve cells oscillates up and down once per second, according to the press release.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The excitement for this Irish edition has been building among franchise enthusiasts worldwide, with host Siobhán McSweeney expressing her enthusiasm for the uniquely Irish approach to the game.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, enthusiasts know that Ron del Barrilito has been crafting spirits using the exact same formulation its founders developed almost 150 years ago, and from the exact same spot in Bayamón.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the Hunt star Andrew Garfield waves to attendees of the red carpet premiere of the film in Venice on Friday.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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In Lake Michigan, beach-goers from Manistee County south to Berrien County should beware of strong rip currents, waves up to 6 feet high and gusts reaching 25 knots (28 mph).—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Fans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fans. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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