fan base
noun
plural fan bases
: a group of fans for a particular sport, musical group, celebrity, book or film franchise, etc.
… the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks—the last two NBA champions—had fan bases spending the most money on team merchandise and gear.—
Corey Davis
Corey DavisYet her three albums with the Epic label failed to earn her a popular audience, beyond country's traditional fan base …—Martha A. Hostetter
Martha A. HostetterBut sales figures don't fully capture the fan base among shojo readers, who can whip through a volume in half an hour in a bookstore and often pass along copies to friends.—Sarah Glazer
Sarah GlazerThe fervent passion of [Justin] Bieber's fan base almost obscured the rampant self-indulgence of his hour-and-a-half set.—Ben Fisher
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Their popularity stems from a combination of on-field history, cultural influence, and a passionate, rebellious fan base.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
Now, the Wildcats hope Stein ensures bowl trips are back on an annual basis, but the fan base wants more.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
While the Northwestern fan base was generally pleased just to have a winning season, expectations will be considerably higher at Michigan State, which won three Big Ten championships and reached a College Football Playoff in the 2010s under Dantonio.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
This is a program with a deep and storied tradition, a passionate fan base, and a commitment to excellence that extends far beyond the football field.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
Now, the Wildcats hope Stein ensures bowl trips are back on an annual basis, but the fan base wants more.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
While the Northwestern fan base was generally pleased just to have a winning season, expectations will be considerably higher at Michigan State, which won three Big Ten championships and reached a College Football Playoff in the 2010s under Dantonio.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
This is a program with a deep and storied tradition, a passionate fan base, and a commitment to excellence that extends far beyond the football field.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Fan base.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fan%20base. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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