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 longstanding Knicks superfan has developed a bond with Brunson, and they are known for their on-court postgame hugs.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Brunson is such an SVU superfan, he's admitted that watching the NBC police procedural is part of his pregame ritual.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Knicks superfan Chalamet, 30, wore a Chrome Hearts oversized denim jacket with bright orange crosses and a pair of matching jeans.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Pollan and Fox, a Knicks superfan, also attended a game between the New York team and the Cleveland Cavaliers at MSG on May 19, where the Knicks took home another victory 115-104.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 June 2026
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Brunson is such an SVU superfan, he's admitted that watching the NBC police procedural is part of his pregame ritual.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Knicks superfan Chalamet, 30, wore a Chrome Hearts oversized denim jacket with bright orange crosses and a pair of matching jeans.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Pollan and Fox, a Knicks superfan, also attended a game between the New York team and the Cleveland Cavaliers at MSG on May 19, where the Knicks took home another victory 115-104.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 June 2026
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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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