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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This podcast will be music to any superfan’s ears.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2026
Michael Jackson superfans will get a chance to see the upcoming biopic Michael a few days early.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2026
Taco Bell executives, including Liz Matthews, global chief food Innovation officer, and chief marketing officer Taylor Mongomery, announced several upcoming menu items for this year with the help of host Vince Staples and celebrities seated among superfans in the audience.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
When a Taylor Swift ticket is priced at a fraction of what a superfan (or hedge fund manager) would willingly pay, a secondary market is inevitable.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2026
Michael Jackson superfans will get a chance to see the upcoming biopic Michael a few days early.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2026
Taco Bell executives, including Liz Matthews, global chief food Innovation officer, and chief marketing officer Taylor Mongomery, announced several upcoming menu items for this year with the help of host Vince Staples and celebrities seated among superfans in the audience.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
When a Taylor Swift ticket is priced at a fraction of what a superfan (or hedge fund manager) would willingly pay, a secondary market is inevitable.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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