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

Many le Carré fans adore the books as an antidote to the glossy, high-octane adventures of Ian Fleming’s superspy, James Bond. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026 For a long time, fans thought the song was originally written for Selena Quintanilla, though Pulido dispelled the rumors in an interview. — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026 The joy and relief felt by Rose’s very long-term fans might well be compared to the sensation Democrat-leaning voters are feeling at the midterm results in the US. — Sarah Mower, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026 Stein said the film, a Ghana-Japan-Germany production shot mostly in Ghana, was paid for largely through crowdfunding, with Japanese fans of the first film providing much of the backing. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026 Nike Air Force 1 Low, Scott has invited fans to slide into his DMs on Instagram. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026 When, in September, the actor joined Instagram seemingly out of the blue (and in her signature, self-deprecating way) fans were thrilled. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026 Based on the comments on an X post by the Heat showing off the changes, Heat fans seem to approve. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 The team suspended him without pay Thursday, costing him $41,000 per day in salary and drawing ire from Red Wings fans who already were upset with the former captain. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fans

Noun

Dylan’s sneer and Mick Ronson’s guitar jab like fingers in some intense argument, trying to win the pyrrhic victory of a lovers’ quarrel.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2026
Now comes Netflix’s spin on the romantic comedy to end all romantic comedies, starring Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden as the characters at the center of literature’s original enemies-to-lovers trope.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of lovers

Verb

The intense heat triggers a rapid reaction in which carbon bonds with silica to form silicon carbide, a ultra-hard, heat-tolerant compound.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
That single request triggers decisions about which data to pull, which accounts qualify, whether sensitive information should leave the organization and whether sending the email is even permitted.

— Kumar Chivukula, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of triggers

Noun

How could anyone in the military support a repulsive, draft-dodging coward who called dead soldiers suckers and losers?

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 30 Oct. 2026
The theory seems to be that there will always be another crop of suckers willing to pump money into the ecosystem, so the market will provide.

— Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of suckers

Verb

As the train passes under the Royal Gorge Bridge, Clawson encourages me to open the cab window, lean back, and look up.

— Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
By featuring these leading organizations, the ranking sets a benchmark for employers across APAC and encourages businesses to place employee wellbeing, development, and inclusion at the core of their people strategies.

— TIME Staff, Time, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of encourages

Verb

She’s joined by Alfaro on drums and Smith on bass against a colorful backdrop that oscillates from hot pink to deep blue.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
Though small, the tool has 6 volts of power that oscillates each attachment up to 60 times per second—much faster than any traditional scrubbing could do.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of oscillates

Noun

By day, wellness enthusiasts join morning yoga sessions while boating aficionados compare charter plans over breakfast.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Elizabeth Taylor famously collected them, Marilyn Monroe sang their praises, and today’s jewelry enthusiasts have found increasingly creative ways to wear them (preferably without waiting for someone to get down on one knee).

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of enthusiasts

Verb

As travel retail looks beyond its historical reliance on Chinese travelers, understanding who is shopping and what motivates them is now vital.

— Kapila Ireland, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
To our guests, thank you for your support and curiosity, which motivates us to keep pushing.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026