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fandom

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Definition of fandom

as in audience

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Recent Examples of fandom Despite his lifelong fandom, fans still see Stearns as a cold-hearted, calculated executive who enjoys sending their favorite players packing. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026 In the Des Moines metro area, which contains roughly 750,000 people, the fandom is split almost evenly. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Whether that’s through social media or a cultural moment, what leads to worldwide fashion fandom isn’t always intentionally thought out by a designer. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026 It’s been nine years since the release of a new Pirates movie, and the fandom asking for more hasn’t grown any quieter. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fandom

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Musgraves stood perched at the mic with her eyes closed for most of the performance, which was met by thunderous applause from the audience.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
The game went on so long, the livestream audience had to wait to see Madonna, Charli XCX, and Sabrina Carpenter open the show.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026

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Their investigation takes them to Echo Canyon Farm, a commune run by a charismatic cult leader, Lawrence Cole (Damon Herriman); Tommy had been living there at the time of his death.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026
Our cult of excellence spans through centuries and is well embodied by people like Leonardo da Vinci, Guglielmo Marconi, Enrico Fermi and countless other pioneers who changed the world with their talent.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

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