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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Sitting close to Warriors guard and Valkyries superfan Brandin Podziemski, not even 3-2 Giants loss could detract from her enjoyment of a beautiful day by the water.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Mills has bad news, though, for superfans like myself who were hoping that the band’s embrace of the tribute project has at all softened his uncompromised reunion stance.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 28 May 2026
As one of the leading superfan platforms in the entertainment industry, the company plans to further enhance its services and strengthen its business execution.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Director Woody Allen and Knicks superfan Spike Lee are also seen in the video.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Mills has bad news, though, for superfans like myself who were hoping that the band’s embrace of the tribute project has at all softened his uncompromised reunion stance.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 28 May 2026
As one of the leading superfan platforms in the entertainment industry, the company plans to further enhance its services and strengthen its business execution.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Director Woody Allen and Knicks superfan Spike Lee are also seen in the video.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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