FANS Synonyms: 150 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of fan

as in lovers

a person with a strong and habitual liking for something lifelong fans of country and western music

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fan

as in triggers

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Recent Examples of fans

Noun

Top Chef and Traitors fans, don’t skip out on a visit to Kristen Kish’s restaurant Arlo Grey, also located on the hotel’s first floor. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 When 39 days of elite physical punishment concluded with stadium lights dimming across North America, millions of fans limped away from watch parties with hoarse voices and sore feet. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 And as much as fans want to overreact to one play, the position switch – remember, Proctor played left tackle his entire career at Alabama – as well as the jump to the NFL can’t be disregarded. — Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026 More news The WNBA fined and suspended Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton after an interaction with two teenage fans supporting the Fever’s Sophie Cunningham. — Torrey Hart, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The Bay Area’s soccer capital drew 14,000 fans to San Pedro Square for the July 19 final matchup. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 25 July 2026 Thorns forward Morgan Weaver made her first appearance since November 2024, drawing a standing ovation from the 21,743 fans at Portland's Providence Park. — ABC News, 25 July 2026 Despite the cost of tickets, which start from £128 ($170) and go up to £500, fans who hoped to see the actor have been sympathetic albeit understandably disappointed. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 24 July 2026 Ghosts fans are in for a ton of surprises in the upcoming sixth season of the popular CBS comedy series. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans

Noun

This menu is easily intriguing enough to lure food lovers back for chef Mederos’ tasting menu.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
The book pays homage to all your classic romance tropes — fake relationship, enemies to lovers, boy next door — but spins them on their head in this new take on what happily ever after looks like.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 July 2026

Definition of lovers

Verb

Inhaling these particles triggers inflammation, increasing risks of cardiovascular complications and stroke, particularly for vulnerable populations like children, older adults, and those with chronic conditions.

— Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Many couples pick a dollar amount that triggers a conversation before either partner spends it, whether that is $100 or $500.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of triggers

Verb

Pele rises high to take a deep cross on his chest, flicks the ball almost cartoonishly over the head of Bengt Gustavsson and then volleys beyond keeper Svensson from 12 yards.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Instead of a clean transfer, Hill’s character picks a fight with him and flicks him off, which ends up with Bernthal’s character in the back of the squad car.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Definition of flicks

Verb

More of them are asking for telehealth visits, an option the clinic offers and encourages to abate patients’ fears that visiting the doctor could lead to a run-in with ICE, according to Motorwala.

— Michelle Marchante July 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
The company’s campaign directs people experiencing involuntary movements to their dedicated website and encourages them to consult healthcare providers.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Definition of encourages

Verb

This is a market that oscillates between wanting everything artificial intelligence infrastructure and wanting unrelated ideas, like drugmakers, health insurers and banks.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 23 July 2026
The fan delivers powerful whole-room airflow that reaches up to 23 feet and oscillates 90 degrees to distribute cool air more evenly throughout the space.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

Definition of oscillates

Noun

The structure also supports the kind of smooth, repeatable opening and closing action that many EDC enthusiasts value, whether the knife is being used for a quick package opening or carried as a tactile mechanical object throughout the day.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
For iced tea enthusiasts, the Tea Over Ice collection is designed to brew hot and then flash-chill over ice in the elegant Tea Over Ice Pitcher, perfect for enjoying yourself or serving to your guests at summer gatherings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026