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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Tim Ferriss's blueprint for success emphasizes cultivating a core group of loyal superfans rather than chasing millions.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Arngrim, 63, hosts the show alongside Little House alum Dean Butler, who played Alamanzo Wilder, and Little House superfan Pamela Bob.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Joined by two overly enthusiastic superfans, their weekend spirals into camping mishaps, romantic tensions, and hard truths.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
And while the set may have been geared to a more casual listener, the superfans walked away happy.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Arngrim, 63, hosts the show alongside Little House alum Dean Butler, who played Alamanzo Wilder, and Little House superfan Pamela Bob.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Joined by two overly enthusiastic superfans, their weekend spirals into camping mishaps, romantic tensions, and hard truths.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
And while the set may have been geared to a more casual listener, the superfans walked away happy.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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