Synonyms of fans

fans 1 of 2

noun

plural of fan

as in lovers

a person with a strong and habitual liking for something

lifelong fans of country and western music

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lovers
• suckers
• enthusiasts
• fanatics
• admirers
• devotees
• maniacs
• supporters
• addicts
• buffs
• aficionados
• collectors
• nuts
• freaks
• fanciers
• fiends
• junkies
• friends
• fools
• proponents
• hounds
• authorities
• bugs
• experts
• habitués
• mavens
• heads
• followers
• promoters
• connoisseurs
• patrons
• amateurs
• adherents
• groupies
• advocates
• disciples
• exponents
• backers
• champions
• evangelists
• partisans
• converts
• votaries
• zealots
• boosters
• apostles
• cultists
• hangers-on
• dilettantes
• rooters
• well-wishers
• faddists

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonfans
• detractors
• critics
• carpers
• belittlers
• nonadmirers

fans

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fan

1

as in triggers

Related Words

• triggers
• encourages
• motives
• motivates
• inspires
• ignites
• kindles
• excites
• incites
• sparks
• provokes
• arouses
• stimulates
• fires (up)
• stirs
• moves
• sets off
• drives
• galvanizes
• inflames
• induces
• energizes
• keys (up)
• piques
• activates
• impassions
• animates
• angers
• vitalizes
• instigates
• revs (up)
• upsets
• whips (up)
• ferments
• quickens
• enrages
• taunts
• teases
• jeers
• pumps up
• foments
• annoys
• bothers
• maddens
• abets
• raises
• irritates
• exasperates
• aggravates
• galls
• vexes
• gets

Dissimilar Words

• soothes
• calms
• subdues
• appeases
• placates
• pacifies
• tranquilizes
• mollifies

2

as in flicks

Related Words

• flicks
• oscillates
• waves
• swings
• flickers
• sways
• batters
• knocks
• flits
• pounds
• undulates
• smacks
• bangs
• thumps
• pulses
• flaps
• buffets
• flops
• throbs
• flutters
• spanks
• whips
• palpitates
• beats
• flails

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fans

Noun

Bryan pushed back at the time, arguing that the song spoke to both sides of the aisle and urging fans not to let social media narratives divide them. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026

With choreography from frequent collaborator Sean Bankhead, the visuals felt like a return to form, one that fans had long been anticipating. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Cameras multiplied the audience onto the massive display, effectively making it all about the fans before dropping them into increasingly dark and elaborate worlds. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

Those questions triggered some insane accusations from Aces fans regarding the Fever fan and their fanbase. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

What fans didn’t realize is that while Cook’s departure made global headlines, behind the scenes, Thomas and Doucette were facing their own turbulence. — Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

Boise State fans are accustomed to their Broncos putting the rock into the hands of running backs and grinding down opposition defenses. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026

Through the first two weeks of the new season, the ratings results suggest that the NFL’s media partners have a firm grasp on what fans want to watch. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026

There may never be a satisfactory explanation for the WNBA’s insistence on abandoning such a loyal, durable fanbase, but the fans didn’t come to Mohegan Sun Arena one last time to ask why. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026