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 superfan experience was touted as an over-the-top, glittery homage to the iconic Mattel doll, but apparently was an epic fail.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The video went viral as Ramos became known as a Carter superfan.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
What about a former Directioner superfan to freak out Niall Horan with their obsessive knowledge?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
There’s no official test for being a superfan.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The video went viral as Ramos became known as a Carter superfan.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
What about a former Directioner superfan to freak out Niall Horan with their obsessive knowledge?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
There’s no official test for being a superfan.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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