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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The upcoming documentary focuses on these superfans.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 15 July 2025
As a superfan, being allowed to come down to the ice during warm-up is something Young cherishes.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
Their first performance in 2017 was a small set to superfans who knew all the lyrics.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 4 June 2025
The most fulfilling part of owning the house is letting Twilight superfans step into Bella’s world, even if only for a night.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 29 June 2025
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Marina Watts, People.com, 15 July 2025
As a superfan, being allowed to come down to the ice during warm-up is something Young cherishes.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
Their first performance in 2017 was a small set to superfans who knew all the lyrics.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 4 June 2025
The most fulfilling part of owning the house is letting Twilight superfans step into Bella’s world, even if only for a night.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for superfan
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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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