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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Platforms are now betting on superfans to drive revenue through premium tiers and special communities.
—Geoff Robins, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Winkler is a known superfan of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
Adding to the chaos are constant calls from his manager and the presence of a private investigator and a superfan stalking nearby.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Fifteen superfans will walk around with disguised pre-release Pixel hardware.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
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Geoff Robins, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Winkler is a known superfan of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
Adding to the chaos are constant calls from his manager and the presence of a private investigator and a superfan stalking nearby.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Fifteen superfans will walk around with disguised pre-release Pixel hardware.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Superfan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfan. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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