fandom

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Recent Examples of fandom As identical twin actors, Shawn Ashmore and Aaron Ashmore have covered the gamut of superhero fandom, with one brother joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the other taking the DC route. Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026 Groyperism is as much about fandom and diablerie as a set of principles. Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 This comes amidst a resurgence of cassette fandom with buyers ranging from teens to late 30s and older, curious about the tactile feel of retro tech or now feeling nostalgic for the 80s. Shirl Leigh april 06, New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026 Meet celebrities, industry icons, creators, artists and cosplayers and express your fandom and passion in this three-day convention. Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fandom
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Noun
  • His appearance was a surprise even to his colleagues, who stood up and applauded enthusiastically as the audience whooped and hollered.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Ben’s brilliant direction, coupled with Simon’s fabulous screenplay and our all-star cast have drawn in a wide family audience looking for the wit and wonder which the film provides.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Topo Chico, the cult-favorite sparkling mineral water owned by Coca-Cola, has been largely unavailable nationwide since February as the company upgrades facilities at its source in Mexico, with supply not expected to return until late 2026.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The difference between the FLDS and most other cults is that people are born into it.
    Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026

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“Fandom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fandom. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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