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
Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
They were also hit with class-action lawsuits by frustrated fans, which ultimately resulted in a settlement for those who attended Milli Vanilli concerts or bought their recordings.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
In the wake of the Kirk assassination, Apple likely just didn’t want to fan the existing flames of an especially tough moment.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Unrivaled players participated in community events and connected with fans — especially young girls — that opened their eyes to how starved the Philly sports scene is for professional women’s basketball.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
They were also hit with class-action lawsuits by frustrated fans, which ultimately resulted in a settlement for those who attended Milli Vanilli concerts or bought their recordings.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
Popular opposition focused on those projects both endangering their resources and enriching the very companies that fan the flames of heating.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
In the wake of the Kirk assassination, Apple likely just didn’t want to fan the existing flames of an especially tough moment.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fan
Noun
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The gleaming, cool tones of silver add a timeless aesthetic that brings back fond memories for antique lovers.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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The 68th annual Grammys are kicking off the month of love, and all the lovers and haters are tuning in.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner announced Friday that his department has reached an agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for an independent review of operations during the initial wildfire, which ignited and was contained in October 2024.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Investigators said the fire was caused in part by a blaze that ignited near part of Xcel’s electrical distribution system, where a power line became loose.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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No plan has yet materialized, but lawmakers on the Joint Budget Committee said they were swayed by safety concerns in the prisons and county jails — and by a new willingness from Polis’ staff to discuss prison overcrowding.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2026
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The audience swayed to the grooves of music from the Katamari Damacy series before Okubo changed the tone with the powerful beat of Tekken 8, creating a more aggressive vibe.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For a coach who thinks running the ball is for squares and suckers, that’s not exactly adapting one’s philosophy to fit your personnel.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The multi-hyphenate is a sucker for chunky frames, and the Center Stage style from Peepers fits the bill.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This is only slightly challenged by a flame kindled between Mindy and Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) earlier on in the show.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
5 Jan. 2026
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These seemingly innocuous actions can kindle dry grass, potentially triggering a wildfire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Duzsik tosses and turns, oscillating between what feels like sincerity and his awareness that he’s being manipulated.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
21 Jan. 2026
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The tone oscillated between humor and provocation.—
Spriha Srivastava,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kitchen Counters and Sink Areas Makeup lovers and cooking enthusiasts alike, listen up.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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In 2022, the two friends, who are both crypto enthusiasts, decided to launch their own venture fund.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The auction gives some breathing space to the market after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s pitch to remove the sales tax on food for two years set off a period of unprecedented volatility.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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In Terminator, an all-powerful, faultless AI becomes sentient, decides that humans are the enemy, and sets off a nuclear apocalypse.—
Bipul Sinha,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Fan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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