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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While others watch and cook along, a few lucky superfans get to interact with Val face-to-face, ask questions, and be part of the show itself.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Editor Jeremy Rellosa spoke to season-ticket holders and superfans about buying cheap tickets that aren’t in the nosebleeds, the best time to get a hot dog, and the secret escalator for avoiding the throngs.
—Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 25 Feb. 2026
The ticket will place you in the general admission south stand, also known as The Cauldron, where Sporting KC’s superfan section can be found.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Jenna is the sole representative of the original Survivor cast, which should get all the superfans of the new era eager to work with her.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Editor Jeremy Rellosa spoke to season-ticket holders and superfans about buying cheap tickets that aren’t in the nosebleeds, the best time to get a hot dog, and the secret escalator for avoiding the throngs.
—Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 25 Feb. 2026
The ticket will place you in the general admission south stand, also known as The Cauldron, where Sporting KC’s superfan section can be found.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Jenna is the sole representative of the original Survivor cast, which should get all the superfans of the new era eager to work with her.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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