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 prime minister explained her history as a Deep Purple superfan for more than half a century.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Orchids are a singular group of plants with gorgeous blooms that have inspired superfans and appreciation societies.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
In a video shared to TikTok, British royal family superfan John Loughrey talked to the Princess of Wales about how George was growing.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Enter the modern superfan, whose obsession and engagement has built a whole economy around stars like Taylor Swift and Blackpink.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Orchids are a singular group of plants with gorgeous blooms that have inspired superfans and appreciation societies.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
In a video shared to TikTok, British royal family superfan John Loughrey talked to the Princess of Wales about how George was growing.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Enter the modern superfan, whose obsession and engagement has built a whole economy around stars like Taylor Swift and Blackpink.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for superfan
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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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