as in lovers
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
lifelong fans of country and western music
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Recent Examples of fans
Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Icelandic forward Sveindís Jónsdóttir scored less than three minutes in and finished with two goals and an assist as Angel City FC beat Bay FC 3-1 in front of 10,299 fans Saturday night.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Tickets that go for $9,000 each; fans who plant trees so their idols can see them from their plane; devotees who listen for up to 11 hours a day.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
Many Banksy fans mourned the loss of the mystery and lashed out at the news outlet.
—Laurie Kellman, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Around the theater are photo opportunities and other activities for young fans.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
The incident follows Roan’s recent experiences with unwanted attention from fans and photographers.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2026
There were plenty of fans wearing Frost and Sirens jerseys, but some of the other six teams in the league as well.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
Throughout the show, fans will get to experience musical arrangements of the iconic songs from the show, which will be played by a five-piece band on the drums, guitar, trumpet, saxophone and trombone, park officials said.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Icelandic forward Sveindís Jónsdóttir scored less than three minutes in and finished with two goals and an assist as Angel City FC beat Bay FC 3-1 in front of 10,299 fans Saturday night.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Tickets that go for $9,000 each; fans who plant trees so their idols can see them from their plane; devotees who listen for up to 11 hours a day.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
Many Banksy fans mourned the loss of the mystery and lashed out at the news outlet.
—Laurie Kellman, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Around the theater are photo opportunities and other activities for young fans.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
The incident follows Roan’s recent experiences with unwanted attention from fans and photographers.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2026
There were plenty of fans wearing Frost and Sirens jerseys, but some of the other six teams in the league as well.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans
Noun
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The two games Sunday at SDSU should be a spectacle for hoops lovers.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Theme park lovers who yearn for the mines will have their wish granted in 2027 with the debut of Minecraft World.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Doncic was cleared to play Sunday after the NBA rescinded his 16th technical foul of the season, which triggers a one-game suspension.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Something hopeful could turn into a real disappointment that triggers an old wound.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Brobbey flicks the ball into the path of Diarra, who carries it into the vacated space, before his shot deflects off Axel Tuanzebe and gives Sunderland the lead.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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As a director, his credits include A Family Man starring Gerard Butler, as well as the Liam Neeson flicks Honest Thief and Blacklight.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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One of the largest suckers in North America, the Razorback Sucker can grow up to three feet long.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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This is done by removing suckers early for several weeks after transplanting.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The law also prohibits the development of AI that encourages a person to commit suicide, harm themselves, harm another person or engage in criminal activity.—
SEUNG MIN KIM,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Aside from no-single-use plastics in rooms and the touches mentioned previously, 1 Hotels’ universal 1 Less Thing initiative encourages guests to leave an item of clothing behind that will be donated to a local charity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nett isn’t exactly known for lyrical acumen, but his punch-in-and-trail-off delivery stands out on an album that oscillates unevenly between party highlight reel and war story.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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Wall Street often oscillates between hope and fear, euphoria and despair.—
Zachary Karabell,
Washington Post,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Experts attributed the deaths to an exceptionally unstable snowpack and the rush of skiing enthusiasts to off-piste slopes after recent heavy snowstorms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The 2019 original, a favorite of horror enthusiasts, almost ended differently.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Every now and again, a brand-new book waves its knowing hand.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
11 Feb. 2026
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Dancer Natalie Reid approaches to take the barstool beside her, but Swift waves her away because the seat is reserved for her stone.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Fans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fans. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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