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 group reunited again for the Regal Princess cruise, which was buzzing with nostalgia as the 2025 Love Boat Celebration at Sea brought more than 4,000 superfans together for the show’s largest cruise ever.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
How to Make Boiled Potatoes, Pride and Prejudice-Style Austen superfans have taken to the internet to debate the exact, era-appropriate potato recipe that is worthy of this praise.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2025
According to the McRib Locator, a website created by McRib superfan Aaron Klein that allows searches for the sandwich and highlights reported sightings throughout the country, the McRib is available at two locations in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Lynch superfan and director Josh Eisenstadt will moderate the conversation at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
How to Make Boiled Potatoes, Pride and Prejudice-Style Austen superfans have taken to the internet to debate the exact, era-appropriate potato recipe that is worthy of this praise.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2025
According to the McRib Locator, a website created by McRib superfan Aaron Klein that allows searches for the sandwich and highlights reported sightings throughout the country, the McRib is available at two locations in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Lynch superfan and director Josh Eisenstadt will moderate the conversation at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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