fan base
noun
plural fan bases
: a group of fans for a particular sport, musical group, celebrity, book or film franchise, etc.
… the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks—the last two NBA champions—had fan bases spending the most money on team merchandise and gear.—
Corey Davis
Corey DavisYet her three albums with the Epic label failed to earn her a popular audience, beyond country's traditional fan base …—Martha A. Hostetter
Martha A. HostetterBut sales figures don't fully capture the fan base among shojo readers, who can whip through a volume in half an hour in a bookstore and often pass along copies to friends.—Sarah Glazer
Sarah GlazerThe fervent passion of [Justin] Bieber's fan base almost obscured the rampant self-indulgence of his hour-and-a-half set.—Ben Fisher
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The post-victory locker room video has become a centerpiece of this surprisingly uplifting Chicago Bears season, giving a rapacious fan base a glimpse behind the curtain.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
Taco Bell says the return is inspired by its passionate fan base.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The competition celebrated its 75th anniversary this year and boasts a global fan base of 827 million, representing an increase of 12 percent year-over-year and 63 percent versus 2018, according to organizers.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
Or better yet, what might happen if Tomlin becomes available, either via trade or if/when the Rooneys seek a fresh start and fire him at season’s end because Pittsburgh’s fan base is demanding change.
—Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025
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Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
Taco Bell says the return is inspired by its passionate fan base.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The competition celebrated its 75th anniversary this year and boasts a global fan base of 827 million, representing an increase of 12 percent year-over-year and 63 percent versus 2018, according to organizers.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
Or better yet, what might happen if Tomlin becomes available, either via trade or if/when the Rooneys seek a fresh start and fire him at season’s end because Pittsburgh’s fan base is demanding change.
—Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Fan base.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fan%20base. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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