fandom

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fandom
Noun
  • What kind of challenge is that for you as a director to ensure that the audience isn’t totally thrown off?
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 5 May 2025
  • Stories from active-duty service members and veterans are expected to be heard during the event, which will have seating in the audience reserved for veterans to attend this year’s awards show.
    Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 5 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 17 May. 2025.

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