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 goal is to create a show that resonates not only with Bad Bunny's superfans, who already live inside his world, but also with viewers who may be seeing Ocasio perform for the first time.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Khan presents himself as a superfan who runs a wrestling company.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In 2025, Em was on board as a producer for the Stans documentary, which tells Em’s life story and dives into his career through the eyes of his superfans.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
Andrews is also a Broncos superfan.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
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Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Khan presents himself as a superfan who runs a wrestling company.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In 2025, Em was on board as a producer for the Stans documentary, which tells Em’s life story and dives into his career through the eyes of his superfans.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
Andrews is also a Broncos superfan.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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