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fandom

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as in audience

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Recent Examples of fandom For Lush’s head of concepts and collaborations Kalem Brinkworth, the intensity of the group’s fandom was a surprise. — Kati Chitrakorn, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026 Benedict Nguyễn’s 2026 novel, Hot Girls With Balls, takes the toxic aspects of internet fandom and drops them into a fictional, high-stakes landscape of professional volleyball. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 The sporting events also raise questions about how fandom and favors can complicate civil discourse. — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026 The cost of fandom has gone up for more casual sports-watchers, too. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fandom

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The contests appear to be designed for virality, with young competitors often demonstrating exaggerated versions of popular TikTok dance moves for the audience.

— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Steve Weitlaugh of Grand Slam Collectibles in Ocala knew his audience well.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

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Cinespia, Los Angeles’ iconic outdoor cinematic experience, has unveiled its spooky lineup for the month of October, where horror fans will be able to watch some of their favorite cult films among the dead at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

— Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Ira Gorawara wrote a heartwarming story about how international students land at American colleges and get indoctrinated into the cult of college football.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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