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Recent Examples of fandom Alas, the film’s choice not to have Superman fight anybody, the love triangle and dominance of relationship drama, and the addition of a son were controversial choices among different corners of the audience and fandom. Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025 Hockey wasn’t his professional destiny, but the Canadian prime minister has deep connections to it, from his college playing days to his Oilers fandom to a close friendship with longtime NHL executive Peter Chiarelli. Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 Shot all over Liverpool, London, Paris and the U.S., the mix of black-and-white and color prints includes self-portraits, intimate views of his bandmates and shots of the fandom that constantly surrounded them. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025 There are opportunities for all kinds of brands to start telling stories of athletes and get involved in the wave of fandom. Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fandom
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Noun
  • Fans in the audience can be heard cheering enthusiastically as Michele transitions from song to song during the seven-song medley.
    Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 17 May 2025
  • One very surprising bit of recent horror news is just how well Final Destination: Bloodlines has scored among both critics (92%) and audiences (90%), higher than any other film in the series that is now six movies long.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • The series originated on the BBC, but made its way to America via Netflix after building up a cult following.
    Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025
  • Things get personal for the squad of special agents when one of their own, Lady Death, is captured by a deadly terrorist cult. G.R.I.T.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 10 May 2025

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“Fandom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fandom. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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