as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
lifelong fans of country and western music
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as in to ignite
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Recent Examples of fan
Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
During each three-night run, The Used will perform one of their first three albums in full each night, allowing fans to experience these iconic records in their entirety.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
In the home stretch of the 2024 election, after a racist comment at a Trump rally comparing Puerto Rico to garbage, both parties are trying to fan political flames to burn the opposition on congressional races, in addition to the presidential contest.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Now fans line up at the small storefront, wrapping around the roughly 250-square-foot restaurant with bright yellow awnings and a walk-up window.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
During each three-night run, The Used will perform one of their first three albums in full each night, allowing fans to experience these iconic records in their entirety.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
The inning started well for the 37-year-old right-hander, who fanned Juan Soto.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
In the home stretch of the 2024 election, after a racist comment at a Trump rally comparing Puerto Rico to garbage, both parties are trying to fan political flames to burn the opposition on congressional races, in addition to the presidential contest.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Knightley plays Helen, who begins a passionate affair that may endanger her secret identity when her lover becomes victim to London’s underworld.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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Dido, after her lover Aeneas deserts her, kills herself with his sword on a funeral pyre, but not before building an effigy of him to burn alongside her.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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The new moon in Sagittarius on December 1 could also ignite fresh inspiration for your creative projects and personal passions and remind you that not all achievements are work related.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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For starters, the moon will renew itself in Sagittarius on Dec. 1, igniting your seventh house of agreements, commitments and one-on-one partnerships.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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And even the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid’s massive power and active suspension didn’t sway me after enjoying the GTS’ more responsive handling and raucous exhaust note.Karl Brauer, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Hunter’s lawyers had tried to get both criminal cases dismissed, arguing again that the charges were borne out of a selective and unfair prosecution, but neither judge was swayed.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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But soon a handful of ghost visitors — including Carol Kane and David Johansen — scare this sucker straight.EW.com, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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So, don't be a financial sucker come 2025, and grab these deals from Allure editor-favorite brands—NuFace and Shark are just the beginning—while their prices are still low.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Gill says he’s come to realize how many people count on their shows to kindle their Christmas spirit.Nancy Kruh, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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The big picture: The Fed's half-point rate cut last month kicked off a new cycle of policy easing that has kindled optimism from bank executives this week on a sustained rebound in economic activity.Pete Gannon, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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Under Bob Melvin, his manager with both the A’s and Padres, Manaea won’t have to worry about oscillating roles.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2024
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But few of the directors who would join V/H/S over the years that followed introduced a more memorable creature — a birdlike demon who oscillates from purring affection to ravenous rage — or so skillfully tracked the running bodies captured by a running camera.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
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There are relaxing, cozy options for the self-care enthusiast, luxe beauty products for the friend who never skips their skin-care routine, outdoor gear for your favorite hiker, and much more.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
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The inspiration Collins-Black has been a lifelong fantasy enthusiast, immersing himself in games and mythical adventures such as Dungeons & Dragons since childhood.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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Kaley had set off about an hour before us, wishing for some solitude on the trail.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
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The complaints were set off by a chaotic squabble over the weekend in the House of Representatives, where the vice president’s chief of staff, Zuleika Lopez, has been temporarily detained.Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Fan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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