as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
lifelong fans of country and western music
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Recent Examples of fan
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Getting to the parade There's sure to be plenty of security and barricades along the parade route in Lower Manhattan, so fans are encouraged to arrive at least two hours early.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The president, 79, continued to fan the flames of his feud with the late-night host on Thursday, April 30 during an appearance on Newsmax's The Record with Greta Van Susteren.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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Noun
In a video shared to Instagram on Monday, June 15, the Boy Meets World alum, 45, took fans inside her closet to show off her large collection of vintage T-shirts.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Getting to the parade There's sure to be plenty of security and barricades along the parade route in Lower Manhattan, so fans are encouraged to arrive at least two hours early.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Verb
Rate cuts help stimulate economic growth but can also fan inflation.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The president, 79, continued to fan the flames of his feud with the late-night host on Thursday, April 30 during an appearance on Newsmax's The Record with Greta Van Susteren.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fan
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Itineraries guide food-lovers to Breyðvirkið, the Faroe Islands’ sole artisanal sourdough bakery, renowned for its exceptional coffee and its ‘BMO’ (bolle med ost), a classic Scandinavian breakfast of a fresh sourdough bun with butter and cheese.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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The breakout success of these films has ignited debate across Hollywood about what made these movies so popular, especially among Gen Z moviegoers who haven’t been flocking to cinemas in recent years.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Moore said the nature of the materials inside has made the fire difficult to control, as the foam insulation continues to burn slowly once ignited.—
Iris Salem,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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In congressional races across the country, a new crop of super PACs is taking to the air with millions of dollars worth of advertisements to sway voters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Good choices include live sunfish, suckers, bullheads, carp, goldfish, and chubs.—
Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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Southerners are suckers for cities on the water, and the charming community of Stuart, Florida, is abundantly blessed on that front.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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These seemingly innocuous actions can kindle dry grass, potentially triggering a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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The faith of these settlers kindled a fervent Protestant piety, found in the Great Revival of the Ohio Valley frontier.—
Matthew Smith,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Children are well catered for, adults can oscillate between wellness and mild debauchery, and the sheer variety of spaces means groups can coexist without being on top of one another.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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When a small electric current is passed through the liquid metal, the interaction between the current and the magnetic field generates a Lorentz force that causes the liquid metal droplet to oscillate within the channel, repeatedly displacing the surrounding fluid.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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Amateur and professional motor enthusiasts alike will replace the stock rotors with high-performing, aftermarket rotors to improve the stopping power of their cars.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Driving the length of Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles is a memorable experience for many road trip enthusiasts.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The photo of Kyle and Amanda leaving the reunion and laughing went viral, which also set off some conspiracies among the very normal fandom of these shows.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Activewear brand Lululemon is in hot water in China after a promotional event held on the Great Wall appeared to mistakenly feature a Japanese drum – setting off an online furor.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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“Fan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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