FANS Synonyms: 150 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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fans

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fan

as in triggers

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Recent Examples of fans

Noun

His stardom has only grown with each visit, winning him enamored fans around the world, and even a theme song. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 As the last Los Angeles FIFA World Cup event ended Friday, soccer fans were eating like locals and famous chains from the region were cashing in. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 That’s the signal for fans to run to the beer tent for $3 beer. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 This concert will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and already has fans speculating whether Beyoncé might make an appearance given the significance of the date. — Caché McClay, USA Today, 11 July 2026 For fans with tickets to the match, here is a game day stadium guide that should answer all your questions. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026 Some disappointed fans lingered near the barricades and boundaries police had set up and were enforcing. — Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 4 July 2026 All games at Arrowhead have gotten close to capacity, 69,045 fans, and Friday’s Round of 32 match was no exception. — Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans

Noun

Given how important human artistry and authenticity is to music lovers all over the world, these labels will provide an immediately understandable and easily scalable approach to transparency.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 July 2026
Topped with a pepperminty chocolate ganache and a crunchy layer of peppermint candy, these homemade brownies are perfect for mint lovers of all kinds.

— Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026

Definition of lovers

Verb

The stutter, in this case, provides a sudden stimulus that triggers the ’keeper to commit to going in a certain direction early, which can then be exploited with a shot sent the other way.

— Geir Jordet, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Many scientists believe that amyloid buildup eventually triggers an abnormal form of tau to form tangles in neurons, setting off symptoms.

— Lauran Neergaard, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of triggers

Verb

Centre-back Chadi Riad flicks the outswinging corner across goal, with his team-mates’ runs dragging Haiti’s defence forward.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
She is laid out on a gurney, breathing in and out as the nurse flicks the needle, shooting oxytocin, prostaglandins into her blood-stream.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026

Definition of flicks

Noun

Interview ended with a tender reunion between Lestat and Louis, and audiences’ appetite for the sexy blood-suckers, arguably the hottest couple on TV, has only grown in anticipation of the latest installment of their story.

— Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
Snip any side shoots and suckers that develop on the first 2 to 3 feet of the vine so the plant will focus its energy on a strong main vine and fruit, to grow more quickly.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

Definition of suckers

Verb

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
According to Bodine, public discourse around artificial intelligence often oscillates between unchecked optimism and outright resistance, leaving little room for more measured conversations about responsible implementation.

— William Jones, USA Today, 28 May 2026

Definition of oscillates

Noun

OnePlus has been a key Android brand for enthusiasts in the US and other regions, but the company has struggled to find a footing outside China and India.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
There’s a big difference between selecting a film to stream from your bed and getting out of the house, going to a store and talking about movies with a clerk and fellow film enthusiasts.

— Rotem Rozental, Fortune, 14 July 2026