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
Robert LipsyteExamples of superfan in a Sentence
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Many of the ugly-shoe brand’s other limited-edition collaborations are sold out, but Crocs superfans can still find them at third-party resale and online designer consignment platforms such as StockX (which already has the Simone Rocha x Crocs collection going for $295-$1,000).
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Already this year, the heads of Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, Spotify and Live Nation have announced an intention to lean into better serving superfans of artists, with new initiatives and already one investment deal on the table.
—Dan Rys, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2024
For the superfans, a party in the parking lot is planned for 7 a.m.
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Chain opens 1st Idaho restaurant in 40 years — in Meridian.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2024
But industry leader Tesla is counting on a special category of buyers to sustain sales for its Cybertruck model: Elon Musk superfans.
—Bydylan Sloan, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2024
On Sunday, the superfan shared a TikTok documenting her meeting with the singer, 29.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Leverage data to identify and engage potential superfans.
—Anton Lipkanou, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes has some thoughts about the people who are still superfans of the famous film franchise.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2024
Celebrating the reggae icon's birthday in our native land was a special treat for this superfan.
—Essence, 24 Feb. 2024
Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Already this year, the heads of Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, Spotify and Live Nation have announced an intention to lean into better serving superfans of artists, with new initiatives and already one investment deal on the table.
—Dan Rys, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2024
For the superfans, a party in the parking lot is planned for 7 a.m.
Read Next
Restaurant News
Chain opens 1st Idaho restaurant in 40 years — in Meridian.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2024
But industry leader Tesla is counting on a special category of buyers to sustain sales for its Cybertruck model: Elon Musk superfans.
—Bydylan Sloan, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2024
On Sunday, the superfan shared a TikTok documenting her meeting with the singer, 29.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Leverage data to identify and engage potential superfans.
—Anton Lipkanou, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes has some thoughts about the people who are still superfans of the famous film franchise.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2024
Celebrating the reggae icon's birthday in our native land was a special treat for this superfan.
—Essence, 24 Feb. 2024
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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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