as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
lifelong fans of country and western music
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Recent Examples of fan
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Getting to the parade There's sure to be plenty of security and barricades along the parade route in Lower Manhattan, so fans are encouraged to arrive at least two hours early.
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Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
The president, 79, continued to fan the flames of his feud with the late-night host on Thursday, April 30 during an appearance on Newsmax's The Record with Greta Van Susteren.
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Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Noun
In a video shared to Instagram on Monday, June 15, the Boy Meets World alum, 45, took fans inside her closet to show off her large collection of vintage T-shirts.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Getting to the parade There's sure to be plenty of security and barricades along the parade route in Lower Manhattan, so fans are encouraged to arrive at least two hours early.
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Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Verb
Rate cuts help stimulate economic growth but can also fan inflation.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
The president, 79, continued to fan the flames of his feud with the late-night host on Thursday, April 30 during an appearance on Newsmax's The Record with Greta Van Susteren.
—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fan
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Itineraries guide food-lovers to Breyðvirkið, the Faroe Islands’ sole artisanal sourdough bakery, renowned for its exceptional coffee and its ‘BMO’ (bolle med ost), a classic Scandinavian breakfast of a fresh sourdough bun with butter and cheese.
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These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.
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The breakout success of these films has ignited debate across Hollywood about what made these movies so popular, especially among Gen Z moviegoers who haven’t been flocking to cinemas in recent years.
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Moore said the nature of the materials inside has made the fire difficult to control, as the foam insulation continues to burn slowly once ignited.
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In congressional races across the country, a new crop of super PACs is taking to the air with millions of dollars worth of advertisements to sway voters.
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These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.
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But Kiyoko is a sucker for a happy ending, and things tie up neater than the rest of the film might otherwise suggest.
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Removing the suckers encourages better air circulation and focuses the plant’s energy on producing fruit, says Singh.
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These seemingly innocuous actions can kindle dry grass, potentially triggering a wildfire.
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The faith of these settlers kindled a fervent Protestant piety, found in the Great Revival of the Ohio Valley frontier.
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The Feeneys oscillated between C and B over the years, a plus or minus coming depending on how much time had passed since the founding.
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This wet-dry vacuum hosts up to 60 minutes of run time, including a hard-floor brush and a carpet brush for oscillating between surfaces, and a self-cleaning brush roll.
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Lewis, a formidable collector, accumulated these masterpieces alongside his daughter Vivienne, an equally impassioned art enthusiast.
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Pop culture and anime conventions have exploded in popularity across the United States, giving cosplayers and cartoon enthusiasts looking a place to celebrate their interests together.
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With the country cash-strapped, the Arab Spring of 2011 set off a wave of mass migration into Europe, which coincided with the widespread perception that the extra numbers were placing further strains on already creaking resources of jobs, housing and healthcare.
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Prosecutors said that the group launched a premeditated terror attack on the detention facility inspired by antifa ideology, by setting off fireworks, vandalizing property, and shooting at police officers who responded.
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“Fan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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